from: Aaron S.

to: tiangotlost@gmail.com

date: Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 2:24 PM

subject: Friend's Tattoo

Here is a pic of a friend's tattoo. She thinks it means, "I am a Goddess." I have already had it translated once but I thought I would get a second opinion just to be sure.

Thanks,

Aaron

It would've said goddess, 女神, only if 神 was not split into two vertical parts.

from: Sarah

to: tiangotlost@gmail.com

date: Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 8:02 PM

subject: My tattoo

Hi!

I found your blog randomly, looking for someone to help me figure out

what my tattoo says.

I've had it for about 11 years.

I was young and stupid. I plan on covering it soon, but I would really

like to get your opinion,

I was told it meant "strength"...but then someone else told me it says

"Small animal" or "Little tornado".

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

Sarah

Due to tattoo's poor calligraphy, it is difficult to determine if it is intended to be a single character, 慉 (to foster) or double character phase, 小畜 (small animal).  

Either case, it is definitely not "strength".