Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) Coloring Pages

The King of Courage and Power!

The Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) is like a king of animals who is brave and strong. It is the third animal in the Japanese zodiac. For a long time, its beautiful pattern and great power have made it an important symbol for warding off bad luck and showing power.

The Start of Spring and Growth!

The kanji character for the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) means "plants start to grow."

• People say that the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) is a year when cold winter ends, signs of spring appear, and new things start and grow.
• It is said to be a great year to make big choices and try new challenges.

The Pattern Has a Meaning!

Long ago, people even thought the black stripes on a tiger's body were stars shining in the night sky.

• People believe it has a strong sense of justice, stays proud, and has the power to protect you from bad things.
• This coloring page shows clouds and cherry blossoms, so it is a lucky tiger that brings good luck and new happiness to you!

What Kind of Animal Is the Tiger?

Tigers are the biggest animals in the cat family.

• They are great hunters with high athletic skills who are good at swimming and can even climb trees.
• Most tigers live all by themselves and take good care of their own territory.

Which Years Are the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac)?

People born in the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) were born in these years.

• 2046
• 2034
• 2022
• 2010
• 1998
• 1986
• 1974

What Are People Born in the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) Like?

People born in the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) are passionate and great leaders, just like a tiger!

• Brave and Ready to Act: They are the type to take action right away and love to try new things. They have the courage to face any hard times.
• Strong Sense of Justice: They hate unfair things and have a true and honest heart. They take good care of people around them and have the power to lead everyone.
• Hates to Lose: When they have a rival, their fire to win burns even brighter. They always try to do things perfectly.
• A Caring Heart Inside: They look strong, but they actually have a kind and sensitive heart.

How to Choose Colors: Strong Colors and Stripes Just Like a Tiger!

When you color the tiger, try to use strong contrast (opposite colors)!

• Basic Colors: Color the body in dark yellow, orange, or brown. If you choose fiery colors like a sunset, you can show the tiger's passion.
• Stripes: Color the stripes in black or dark brown so they stand out sharply. Color carefully so the black lines do not get too thick.
• Telly and Around the Mouth: If you make the belly and the area around the mouth a brighter cream color or white than the body, it will look 3D.

How to Color Clouds and Cherry Blossoms: Use Lucky Colors!

The clouds and cherry blossoms on this coloring page stand for good luck. Try picking colors that make you think of spring or the New Year.

• Cherry Blossoms: Use light pink or peach color as the base. If you color the edges with a dark pink, the petals will look 3D.
• Clouds: You can leave the clouds white, but if you color them with light blue or purple, they will look soft like they are floating in the sky. If you color the swirl patterns on the clouds with gold or yellow, they will look fancy!

How to Make It Look 3D: Highlight the Fur and Muscles!

Try a few tricks with your coloring so the tiger's strong body shows up well. Places in the shadow

• Belly, inside of the legs, and under the chin
• Dented parts of the muscles and edges of the stripes
• If you use a darker brown than your main color and layer short lines in the direction of the fur, it will look like real fur. Places where light hits
• On the other hand, if you leave bright colors on rounded, raised parts like the forehead, back, and shoulders, it will highlight the powerful muscles.

Tips to Enjoy Coloring!

• Express yourself freely!
• You do not have to use just real tiger colors. You can color it in your very own imaginary tiger colors. A blue tiger or a rainbow tiger would look super cool, too!
• Try adding a background!
• If you draw a blue sky or the green of the mountains behind the clouds and cherry blossoms, your picture will look like the tiger is bringing happiness from high up in the sky!

Make the Year of the Tiger (Japanese Zodiac) full of courage and power look super cool with your coloring page!