What do these symbols on my sword mean?

[onemind]

Thanks. Technically they are called symbols to english speakers who dont know any japanese..

[onemind]

Some guys on another forum have translated the "symbols" as:

Now, Present time

Ancient, the past

God

Dignity

Service

and summarised it as:

Since ancient times to the present, God is with those who serve with dignity and honour.

Does that sound about right?

[Nattybumppo]

Ya, that sounds about right. However, those characters are definitely backwards. If that's how they actually look, that's stupid.

[onemind]

Yeah, you would think they could put a little more effort in and make the mould properly. They are made in china so they are chinese are probably having a dig :P

Either that or they just cant be fegged.

Doesnt matter really because no one i know knows japanese :P

Cheers

[Nattybumppo]

Originally Posted by onemind

Yeah, you would think they could put a little more effort in and make the mould properly. They are made in china so they are chinese are probably having a dig :P

Either that or they just cant be fegged.

Doesnt matter really because no one i know knows japanese :P

Cheers

I'm sorry; I know this is a Japanese help board, but I have to ask, since I'm American and have no idea.

What do "have a dig" and "fegged" mean?

[MMM]

If they are made in China, then there is no excuse for the backwards characters. Japanese kanji comes from China.

[onemind]

"have a dig" = make fun of or spitefulness ect

"fegged" = f*cked

[onemind]

Probably them just making fun of white people that are into swords :P

Its like those guys the get the chinese or japanese symbol tatoos only to find out they mean fish & chips or something

Asians and white devils, gotta love racism

[HappySebby]

:3 i love how topic conversations seem to stem off into nonrelated issues. lol its funny to read.