“Fight till you die” - Gaman Toad

“Gama” (がま) - toad
+ “n” (ん)
= “Gaman” (我慢) - patience/endurance.
This toad acts as a symbol/reminder to fight through difficult situations and endure pain gracefully.

It has become a well known symbol in the Japanese tattoo world. People working on getting full Japanese bodysuit tattoos have to sit still and endure the pain of the needle for countless hours, week after week, month after month, year after year. One should view this pain as a test of endurance without showing too much discomfort or complaining. Little by little, it makes us stronger. 💪