110 Japanese peony tattoos (and their meanings)

Japanese culture is rich in symbolic representations of flowers. Many of them have deep and majestic meanings, which often take the form of legend.

Flowers are also a recurring motif in tattoos. You can usually see tattoos with roses, lilies, camellias and, of course, peonies.

As interest in this magnificent flower has increased in recent years, it seems advisable to do some research and present the symbolism behind it.

Peony symbolism

Peonies are very fragile flowers. They require a lot of attention and delicacy in order to bloom, stay healthy and not fade too quickly. For this reason, in Japanese culture, this flower is associated with perseverance and tenderness.

But peonies are surrounded by a different meaning, perhaps more mythical. They are usually represented by a powerful figure such as a dragon or an imposing lion.

Japanese culture, heavily influenced by Zen, always strives for balance in its artwork. Thus, we can conclude that there is a balance between peonies and power figures. In this symbolism, flowers represent that which soothes the ferocity of dragons and lions; calmness itself.

What do peony tattoos symbolize?

In general, peony tattoos can have the following meanings:

• Constancy
• Moderation

Peonies are associated with fragility as they need special care to stay healthy. Consistency is important in order to take good care of it.

The fact that they are depicted with powerful and violent figures such as dragons and lions can also be associated with moderation.

It is a delicate flower that can calm even the most angry and angry animals. For this reason, the meaning of this flower is very deep and goes far beyond the natural aesthetic beauty that it possesses as a flower.

Since it is a flower or symbol that can be interpreted in different ways, we invite you not to limit its meaning and give it the one you prefer for your peony tattoo.