What are theJapanese symbols for LOVE and Family??
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Yahoo.com type in Japanese symbols. love and family are common so theyll be on the first website your visit.
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The Omskar..or OM. It is sounded by putting the three sanskrit letters A-U-M together. The sound is said to be the sound of creation, the first sound. It represents God.\n\nThe swastika is a Hindu symbol. It represents good luck and good fortune. The Nazis reversed the symbol and turned it on its side. It is believed when it is used this way, it means death. (they probably should of asked a Hindu more about the symbol before using it, eh?)\n\nThe lotus flower. The lotus flower is chosen because the seed is planted in the mud, but the blossom rises through the murky water and appears at the surface. It represents the good in us blossoming up and reaching towards God.\n\nThose are just a few of the symbols. There are a lot more. You can always do a Google or Yahoo search on "Hindu symbols" and there are many websites that have pictures of the symbols and give some really great explainations as well.
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This site has good explanations and images of the different symbols\nhttp://www.earthodyssey.com/symbols.html
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Gifts\nGift giving is very important both business and personal situations \nStyle is everything. The gift itself is of little importance, the ceremony surrounding it is what matters. \nAlways wrap gifts. And choose the paper carefully, don’t give anything wrapped in white as it symbolizes death. Don’t use bright colours or bows to wrap the gift either. It is better to have the place you bought the gift to warp it to ensure that it is appropriate. \nGive your host some warning during the evening that you intend to give them a present. Don’t surprise your host. \nGive the gift with both hands and accept gifts with both hands. \nGenerally, gifts will not be opened while you are there. If your host insist that you open the gift they have given you, do so carefully. They take pride in gift wrapping, show that you appreciate the effort. \nDo not give gifts in odd numbers or the number four, odd numbers are bad luck and four sounds like the word for death in Japanese. \nGifts should be given at the end of a visit. \nDo not admire anything belonging to your host too closely. The Japanese love to please so you may end up taking it home as a gift. \nGood gift ideas are top choice beef, fruit and alcohol such as brandy, quality whiskey and wine \n\nGestures\nAvoid using large hand gestures, unusual facial expressions and any dramatic movements. The Japanese do not talk with their hands and to do so could distract your host. \nThe "OK" sign; in Japan it means money. Avoid using it \nDon’t point …or blow your nose in public \nDon’t crowd people or stand too close. Because the Japanese live in such a densely populated area, they value their personal space. \nA smile can have double meaning. It can express either joy or displeasure. Use caution with your facial expressions. They can be easily misunderstood. \n\n\nWhen meeting anyone in a business environment for the first time, it is customary to exchange "meishi" (business cards). You  should always present yours to the receiver using both hands to hold onto the corners as you pass it forward, stating your name and company as you do so. On receiving a person's meishi, accept it with both hands and then study carefully what is written on it. Very often business cards will have Japanese on one side and English on the reverse, so you should be able to understand what is written. If you are in a formal situation, it is proper to place the meishi face up on the table in front of you and refer to it as necessary. If it is in a less formal setting you may put the meishi away after looking at it, but please ensure to put it somewhere suitable. Just dropping it into a pocket maybe seen as rude.\n\nWhen visiting the office of a business associate, you will probably be shown into a meeting room and asked to wait. Most meeting rooms will consist of four or more chairs set around a table. As the honored guest it is important that you take the seat furthest from the door (although that maybe modified if it is a big conference style room) and you should stand up and bow or shakes hands when someone comes in the room. When receiving guests you would reverse the process, with you sitting on the side closest to the door, with the senior member of your party furthest from the door on your side. This "furthest from the door" approach also applies in most other situations, including restaurants, bars, taxis etc etc.\n\nWithin your own office life can be somewhat more relaxed although a certain amount of ceremony, involving lots of bowing and scurrying around, will be observed when senior managers are present. Generally though a nod of recognition is fine for those you work with, perhaps together with a comment on the weather or a similar subject. On arriving at your office in the morning a loudly spoken "ohaiyo gozaimasu" or "Good morning" should suffice with an equally loud "osaki ni shitsure shimasu" (literally "excuse my rudene
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WHITE:\n Incorporates qualities of all other colors, represents transcendence, wholeness, chastity , innocence, reverence, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, birth, perfection, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage. A symbol  of purity, brings peace and comfort at a high  level, , virginity ( Western  culture ), death (Eastern culture ), cold, clinical, sterile, God ,oneness, Spirituality, associated with rarity,  uniqueness and spiritual authority.\n\n  7th (crown) chakra. Yang, male, God, Goddess in the Maiden aspect (in some traditions only). For the Chinese, white was the color of death and mourning. It's also yang chi, and energy on the decline, west, white, children, everyone knows a white flag means surrender. White has significant meanings in many cultures throughout the world. \nfrom my article on color healing
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ॐ is the "om" or "aum" symbol, which represents God, who is graceful.  Ok, that's a stretch, but it's the closest I have.  ;-)
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In tibetan buddhism, they have "The 8 Treasures", which are 8 symbols, that are being kept "alive" by the buddhist community et al.\n\nOne of these, is the Endless Knot. If you tune in on this symbol, you can meditate to learn its "feeling". Then, you can let this feeling spread to different areas of your life, where it is needed. What you need to do, is use it to counter and uncover your own feeling of poverty or notion which impoverish you or other - let go of this. Then there's less to stop the natural flow of energy.\n\n"The Endless Knot: This symbol was originally associated with Vishnu and represented his devotion to his consort Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. It symbolizes the Buddha's endless wisdom and compassion. It also can represent continuity or dependent origination as the underlying basis of life." from the first website below - there are other versions of the symbol than the ones one that website - try searching for it... on the next site :)\n\nThe Vase is for the abundance of vitality, energy, spirit - all kept in the intact vase.
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Hi, I just did a quick search for you and found this site to have quite a few. Hope that this helps!\nhttp://www.123weddingcards.com/Wedding_Symbols/wedding_symbols.htm
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Here is the universal symbol that is representing happiness.\nhttp://www.everyoneisdifferent.com/img/wall-smiley.bmp
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Different colors symbolize different things...\n\nWhite - New ventures and beginnings in love and business. Purity, Purity of intention, inner wisdom.\n\nBlack - Letting go, the unknown, old sorrows, regrets or guilt. Possibly problems with older people, Black is also universally associated with strength.\n\nBrown - Practical issues, the home and family, the earth, grounding, application, implementation and production.\n\nPink - Reconciliation, friendship and health (Though seldom used in tarot cards)\n\nRed - Fertility, Love, survival issues, passion and power. Love, lust and trusting ones feelings.\n\nOrange - Identity issues, energy, vitality, spontaneity, life force, personal happiness, partnerships - whether at work or at home.\n\nYellow - Spirituality, communication, undeveloped potential, career and travel.\n\nGreen - Creativity, regeneration, fertility and productivity, matters of the heart, romance and family.\n\nBlue - Wisdom and clarity. Learning and examinations, interviews and matters of principle.\n\nPurple - Leadership and personal power. Wisdom, the soul and spirituality, religious insights of any kind. The colour of Royalty.\n\nSilver - (Though seldom used in tarot) Dreams, special wishes and major life changes. \n\nGold - (Though seldom used in tarot) Translating life changing plans into reality.\n\nDifferent feathers from different birds signify different things...\n\nBlackbird - Mysticism. Hypnotic hold over others. Can move between the seen and unseen worlds with clarity \n\nChicken - Inquisitive. Observant. Reflective, Knowledgeable. Independent. Able to feel the vibrations of mother earth. \n\nCrane - Indicator of good fortune. Connections to our primal origin. Emotional stability. Spiritual awakening. Able to restore faith in our self and spirit.\n\nDove - Security and maternal instinctiveness. Sensitive to emotions. Can assist in releasing trauma stored in our cellular memory. \n\nEagle - Sacred messenger. Master / Mistress of patience. Bringer of visions from spirit. Ability to hear spiritually. Potential ability to heal. Lightness. Able to see beyond the horizon\n\nFlamingo - Power of illusion. Shapeshifting. Work with group consciousness. Clear sighted.\n\nGoose - To bring back safely, Protector of the home.\n\nHawk/Falcon - Awareness. Teller of truths. To see beyond the masks. Messenger. Able to move between the seen and unseen world. Prophetic Insight. Clear Vision. Unified with the Great Spirit. The messenger, it awakens our vision and inspires us to a creative life purpose.\n\nHeron - Able to maintain balance. Has a secure inner foundation but not fixed. Clarity of understanding.
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You could get a Japanese character that mean protection. I have no idea what that is but many people get tattos of them.
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think its ze symbol for yen which is japanese money
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White (Bridal) Rose symbolizes a  happy love \n\nSingle Rose in any color expresses simplicity and gratitude \n\nWhite Roses express  Purity/heavenly, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm \n\nRed (Dark) Rose reveals unconscious  beauty \n\nRed Roses symbolize sincere Love,  Respect, Courage & Passion \n\nPink Rose carry the message of happiness, gracefulness and gentleness \n\nPink (Light) Rose  conveys admiration, gentleness, grace, gladness, joy and sweetness \n\nPink (Deep) says Thank You \n\nOrange Roses indicate enthusiasm,  desire and fascination \n\nLavender Roses symbolize love at first sight and enhancement \n\nRed (Single) means "I Love You"\n\n Yellow Roses indicate joy, gladness,  friendship and "I Care"  \n\nCoral Rose conveys desire
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the ji means love respect and honor. it is also hindu and means honor.
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This is a bit of an awkward question!!\n\nMy first thought was "why doesn't he ask his wife?!" but depending on circumstances it's possible she might not know...?!\n\nA lot of it depends on her circumstances - for example, you don't say how old she is, but Tatsue is a VERY old name, so IF she's old then she probably hasn't GOT a kanji ... in those days (the days of my mother-in-law!) women's names didn't have kanji, only hiragana - たつえ.\n\nAlso, as you already know, there could be loads of different combinations of kanji to make that name! Was she born outside of Japan? And not registered with the Japanese embassy? That would explain the lack of a kanji...\nWas she named after a Japanese grandmother perhaps?\n\nIf her parents are still around, ask them what her name means - that will be the best clue as to which kanji she's supposed to have! Or maybe they told her about it when she was younger.\n\nIf no-one knows, or if she was just given hiragana, let HER choose her own kanji!!!! That would be a nice touch!!\n\nBut PLEASE!! Make sure she's happy with the thought of you getting a tattoo before you do it!! Some women get very upset about things like that - especially if they're not warned about it in advance!!!!!\n\nAnyway, I'll add this to my watch list, so that I can check to see if you've added more information! If you do, maybe we can help you find a suitable kanji - my husband's Japanese, and of course there's always the online dictionaries...!
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#1 hito no konomi wa samazama.(=Tastes differ.)\n\nhito measn "man".\nkonomi means "liking" or "taste".\nsamazama means "diverse"\n\n#2 tade kuu mushi mo sukizuki.(=There exist bugs that eat tade even if it tastes bitter).\n\ntade is a plant that tastes bitter.\nkuu means "eat".\nmushi means "bug".\nsukizuki means "matter of taste".\n\nThis saying imply this.\nThere exist men who like a woman who doesn't look beautiful.\n\n#3 bi towa shukanteki na monodearu. kyakkanteki niwa handan dekinai.(=Beauty is judged subjectively. We can't judge it objectively.)\n\nbi means "beauty".\nshukanteki means "subjective".\nkyakkanteki means "objective".\nhandan means "judge".\ndekinai means "can not".
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You could have a custom belt/uniform made for them. Order one on the internet from Japan and have his/her name embroidered in Japanese :)