Nature
Gold / Golden color
Original collection wording is archived below. Read the dictionary explanation for context.
ōgon / おうごん
Dictionary meaning
黄金 means gold or a golden colour. It can also refer to money or something valuable. Aurum is the collection's Latin label; the Japanese reading shown here is ōgon.
Your intended symbolism
Your personal symbolism is separate from the dictionary meaning. Explain what you want this choice to express to a fluent Japanese reader and your artist.
Context & cautions
Aurum is the archived collection label, using a Latin word for gold rather than an everyday English word. The Japanese word is 黄金 (ōgon).
Size & legibility: discuss with your artist
There is no universal minimum tattoo size based on stroke count. Ask your artist to check line weight, the gaps between strokes, placement, and how the lettering may age. Preview dimensions include transparent margins and are not a safe minimum size.
Typeface, output quality & sources →Dictionary reference: Japanese dictionary entry ↗
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From the original collection
The original wording and artwork are preserved in the source archive. Unverified cultural interpretations are not presented here as dictionary definitions.
Archived source spelling (before review)
Aurum kanji tattoo
黄金: ougon
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