Gaara used his sand to scar the kanji of "ai" (love) into his forehead. This tattoo is worn by ANBU members on the upper arm. The members are identified by the "Fire" character marked on their loincloths.ĭrawn from the meaning of the term "Uchiwa" in Japanese, the Uchiha clan has adopted a fan as their clan symbol. The Twelve Elite Guardians are specially trained individuals whose duty is to protect the Fire Country Daimyou. Their leader, Senju Hashirama, went on to become Shodai Hokage. One of the most powerful clans of their time, the Senju helped found the village of Konoha. Kankurou's puppets were from his line of creations. To that end he stamped all his works with his official scorpion mark. Sasori of the Red Sands was a master puppet maker. They wear this symbol on their tunics and shoulder patches.įounded by the ancestors of the modern Uchiha clan, the Police Corps incorporates the Uchiha fan and a four-cornered star.ĭoctors in the Leaf medical squad bear the "I" (doctor) kanji on their left breast. The Konoha Barrier Team maintains the barrier guarding the village. When an enemy is defeated, Hidan appears to use the Jashin symbol to perform bloody rituals. Anything less than killing is seen as blasphemy. The cult believes in the glory of slaughter and utter destruction. The Sound ninja Abumi Zaku wears three "shi" (death) kanji down the front of his shirt.Īkatsuki member Hidan believes in Jashin, an "Evil God" cult. Konoha founder Senju Hashirama married Uzumaki Mito, who hailed from the clan and Whirlpool Village. It is the marking of the Uzumaki Clan, who shared an alliance with Konoha. The symbol is worn on the standard uniform of the Chuunin and Jounin, being found on the upper arms and back of the flak jacket. Naruto wears this red swirl symbol on the back of his jacket. Known for her love of gambling, the symbol is fitting. The Legendary Sannin Tsunade wears the "kake" (gambling) kanji on the back of her robe. Here the light dominates, which prevents harmony in life. The Yang portion which is white represents light, heaven and dominance. The six members of the Sound Five (Kidoumaru, Jiroubou, Tayuya, Sakon, Ukon and Kimimaro) all wear this variation of the Yin-Yang symbol. This is often placed on the face of kakashi (scarecrow) in Japan. The first two "he" are the eyebrows, the first two "no" are the eyes, the "mo" is the nose, the next "he" is the mouth and the final "ji" forms the chin. The hiragana characters for Henohenomoheji form the face itself. Hatake Kakashi's Nin-Dogs wear the "Henohenomoheji" hiragana face on their clothing. Shikamaru wears this symbol on the upper right and left arms and on the back of his jacket. With black meaning terror and fear and the dark red meaning anger. While no explicit meaning is ever given, the colors utilized in both the symbol and suit itself are probably drawn from Kabuki as well. The toad wears a necklace bearing the "chuu" (friendship/loyalty) kanji. Jiraiya often summons an orange man-sized toad to help in battle and also with which to hang out. The kanji comes from Jiraiya's title as Gama Sennin (Toad Hermit), where toad oil was thought to hold special medicinal properties. Jiraiya wears a forehead protector bearing the "abura" (oil) kanji. The symbol may be tied to Hinata's name, the kanji of which means "Sunny Place". Hinata wears this symbol on the upper right and left arms of her jacket. By itself "ebi" could possibly refer to Gamabunta's favorite food, or be a play on his size. Ebi, when used in conjunction with another kanji, changes to form "gama," meaning toad. The Toad boss Gamabunta wears a short kimono bearing the "ebi" (shrimp) kanji on its back. Emblazoned on the back was the kanji for "Yondaime Hokage" (Fourth FireShadow). Over his normal ninja flak jacket and gear, the Fourth Hokage often wore a long white jacket with red flames along the bottom. Known for their consumption of high calorie foods, the kanji character is fitting. Though they are a secretive organization, Akatsuki is known for wearing their striking black cloaks with the red cloud patterns.īoth Akimichi Chouji and Chouza bear the "shoku" (food) kanji on the front of their clothing. To view seals, please consult the General Seal Guide. These can be clan symbols, tattoos and logos. To help personalize their wardrobe and identify themselves, the ninja in the world of Naruto will often adopt certain markings.