12+ Samurai Girl Tattoo Ideas To Inspire You!

by Tori Jones
Best Samurai Girl Tattoo ideas

If you’re a fan of Japanese culture and looking for samurai girl tattoo ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Our list is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the rich history of Japan and the elements of honor, discipline, and inspiration that come with it.

Samurai Girl Tattoo
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 Samurai tattoos are a symbol of the pain you overcome and emerge into a fierce beauty. They are often combined with the koi fish which is a symbol of strength, dedication and bravery in Japan’s culture. Sometimes there are skull samurai tattoo designs which indicate the pain and death associated with any battle. But the most popular samurai tattoo designs include a samurai warrior with their sword, the katana. The term samurai was given to a Bushi warrior, an aristocratic Japanese warrior which was mostly male-dominated until women became involved. After that came the Onna-musha, where they employed any female warrior. Thus a girl samurai became symbolic of the pain you overcome and emerge into a fierce beauty, and thus samurai tattoos symbolize the same.

A Realistic Blackwork Girl Samurai Pattern Tattoo

A Realistic Blackwork Girl Samurai Pattern Tattoo
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This blackwork samurai tattoo design is a true masterpiece. The intricate gradient shading on the armor, the designs on the same, the tiger on the helmet and the detailed face, with the skin left blank in places to accentuate the realism of the picture, make this tattoo as real as it gets. The hazel tint of the eyes as well as the splash of red at the bottom add a charming contrast to the monochrome of black and grey. Although this design cannot be recommended to a first-timer, it is a great choice for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is willing to invest in a high-quality piece of art that will last a lifetime.

A Tokidoki Inspired Girl Samurai Design Tattoo

A Tokidoki Inspired Girl Samurai Design Tattoo
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Tokidoki is a very famous lifestyle brand in Japan and combining samurai tattoos with that makes for cute Japanese tattoos. This detailed tattoo is a burst of colors with a woman in the middle, the skull Tokidoki design on the bottom and top, her grey armor with skull flags, a yellow and red caricatured headpiece, the ribbon at the end of her face in red, blue and yellow, much like her eye-shadow. Red dragons and purple flowers adorn each side, with the end of the dragons continuing to the bottom. On her top, the katana swords are crisscrossed, making this samurai girl face tattoo a treat to look at. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and colorful.

A Blackwork Angel Samurai Tattoo

A Blackwork Angel Samurai Tattoo
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This simple blackwork samurai girl tattoo is perfect for first-timers, especially women. The tattoo depicts a woman holding her sword, decked in traditional clothing, with wings on her back. This sketch-style tattoo contains black gradient shading on the clothing, hair, katana, wings and well as background, combined with fine-line strokes on all of these to make the sketch-style look more realistic. The result is a beautiful and unique tattoo that is sure to turn heads.

A Girl Samurai Stamp Pattern Tattoo

A Girl Samurai Stamp Pattern Tattoo
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This unique samurai warrior tattoo design portrays the traditional girl samurai with a modern twist. With a stamp-style outline, the warrior is drawn in modern-day clothes like a leather jacket, holding her katana behind her back. The traditional crown, the long-drawn eyes and a band-aid on the face depict the fusion of historical life and modern life. The entire design is done in light-colored fine lines with shading, making it the coolest tattoo for girls. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and modern.

A Girl Samurai Fine Line-Art Tattoo

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Japanese girl samurai tattoo designs come in a lot of variety, and although big tattoos should not be recommended as a first tattoo, this design can be done in a smaller size. This blackwork tattoo shows a girl fighter with her hair done in an intricately designed bun with flowers, a small but detailed face and a tattooed forearm holding her sword that showcases a picture of dragons and clouds done in exquisite detail, with even the claw being visible. Everything is done in fine line art, especially the hair. Such a simple yet powerful design will look good anywhere on your body, like your chest or your legs. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

A Colourful Girl Samurai Design Tattoo

A Colourful Girl Samurai Design Tattoo
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If you’re looking for realistic samurai tattoos or warrior tattoos, search no more. This stunning Japanese warrior tattoo depicts a woman with a monster mask hanging from her neck, her helmet on top of her head tying her hair back with some loose strands floating about, and the hilt of her weapon visible. The red patterns behind her and the bright pink cherry blossom petals give this blackwork a beautiful contrast. There is gradient shading on her face, head, sword, hair and mask with pink highlights on her nose, mask and the emblem on her crown, with bright pink eyes and eye make-up and even a mark between her brows. Such large tattoos may be time taking, but the brilliance is worth it. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

A Blackwork Girl Samurai Big Arm Tattoo Design

A Blackwork Girl Samurai Big Arm Tattoo Design
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Even though sleeve samurai tattoo designs are not recommended to anyone getting their first tattoo, this design is enthralling. Using a darker ink for the female samurai in the middle and a lighter ink for the background details, this tattoo presents realistic work on the face, eyes and hair of the warrior with immense detail in the backdrop including a dragon with perfectly drawn scales winding up her chipped off sword, her hand holding a black beast mask, the scattered leaves and flowers and smoke and a cloudy beast at the bottom baring its claws. Such explicit samurai tattoos may be time taking, and you can go with a simpler design or add your own ideas. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

A Girl Samurai And Dragon Tattoo Design

A Girl Samurai And Dragon Tattoo Design
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Japanese tattoos with dragons and female samurais are some of the most common samurai tattoo designs. Symbolizing freedom and good luck, this duo becomes protectors of life from death. In this samurai tattoo, a girl is seen with her fighting gear, a beastly dragon headset and a monster mask. To accentuate the realism of the tattoo, there is gradient shading on the face, fingers, mask and helmet of the warrior, especially on the dragon atop her head. The touch of red adds a beautiful contrast to the stark black. Such samurai tattoos with deep meanings would be a great choice as a first tattoo. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

A Girl Samurai And Peony Tattoo Design

A Girl Samurai And Peony Tattoo Design
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If you want to search for a unique samurai tattoo design, then this is it. This design is drawn in the traditional art style of Japan with intricate details and gradient blackwork shading. With ropes dangling from the helmet worn by her, it consists of a skull with claws, horns poking at the back that ultimately grows into spiky tree trunks. The armor is done in stellar detail with oriental designs and with leaves around each shoulder. At the bottom blooms a peony which is associated with the meaning of love and honor, and everything is done in stunning detail from the face to the flower to the armor which makes this one of the best samurai tattoos for both guys and girls. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

A Realistic Geisha Samurai Tattoo

A Realistic Geisha Samurai Tattoo
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This warrior tattoo presents the moment a geisha is about to fight. Geishas were female entertainers and were trained with a lot of qualities. These realistic tattoo designs work great anywhere on the skin, and in this design, we see the blackwork image of a geisha against a bright red circle holding her katana. There are no borders in this tattoo, and there is gradient shading on the folds of her clothes and hair to highlight the details which make it look like a real photo. The red and black contrast is a classic charm that makes this tattoo an even better choice.

The symbolism of samurai tattoos is full of deep meanings- to protect one from death and also associated with images of the sense of noble, higher thinking, discipline and showcases the rich heritage and culture of Japan. Thus samurai tattoos form a set of tattoo designs that stand meaningful to the world, with answers that bring the rich past of Japan to the fore and a symbol that strives to overcome death. This design is perfect for someone who wants to make a statement with their tattoo and is looking for something unique and beautiful.

Conclusion

Samurai tattoos are a great way to showcase your love for Japanese culture and heritage. These tattoos are full of deep meanings and are associated with images of the sense of noble, higher thinking, discipline and protection from death. When it comes to placement, samurai tattoos can be placed anywhere on the skin. However, it is important to keep in mind that the size and complexity of the design will determine the placement. As for the cost, it depends on the size and complexity of the design. It is important to do your research and find a reputable tattoo artist who can bring your vision to life. As with any tattoo, there are potential negative side effects or risks such as infection or allergic reactions. It is important to take care of your new tattoo by following proper aftercare instructions provided by your tattoo artist.

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