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".