Here is the Tattoo. I’m going to post in in the Ink section as well. Its really hard to photograph this tattoo. My wife and I have a few each, and its well balanced and really crisp. the camera makes it look blurry and off balance.

Anyway, the Kanji means….or is supposed to mean “success” at the bottom. Its been there for a few years, and the Koi was just recently done as a cover up. If anyone can help with the Kanji, that would be more than appreciated, otherwise its coming off!

I didn’t really intend on having the rising sun theme as prominent as it is, and knowing that the rising sun with the rays is actually WWII Japanese military, I’m still slightly concerned of offending someone. this is a cover up of a tattoo I had years ago. I love the design, I’d just love to hear from a Japanese member.

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Thanks guys, you’re completely right.

I’m too self consious some days. My wife loves it….what more could I ask for.
I’m going to get her to take another shot, now that its healed and not as greasy.

Thats great, thanks guys. I feel better. I’ve always been slightly more concerned about what others think of me than I should be.

I appreciate it

Thanks again. I tried looking through your posts, but couldnt find any of you!

Thanks for the reply. thats some amazing work on your arm. Really nice and crisp. It’ll be black and grey, like all of my stuff.

I’m going to be removing whats currently there, and another on my other arm, then starting fresh. It might be next year by the time I get to it, but It’ll be a calculated process.