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Japanese Kanji Symbols Tattoos


The use of Japanese symbols is rarely used for tattoos in Japan – but is increasingly popular in both America and Europe.

Japanese Kanji are of Chinese origin – and are a simplification of the Chinese characters.  There are about 50,000 kanji characters to choose from.

Remember to choose a symbol encompasses a part of one’s personality to a significant degree. Symbols expressing a momentary, fleeting emotion are generally not recommended in any regard.

Make sure you double check the meaning of the symbol – we have heard many horror stories of inappropriate symbols being used.

Japanese Tattoos – Glossary of Terms


Glossary of some Japanese tattoo terms

Irezumi: Insertion of ink under the skin
Horimono: This is another word for traditional Japanese tattoos.
Horishi: Tattoo artist.
Bokukei: Punishment by tattooing.
Tebori: The technique of tattooing by hand.
Hanebori: The technique of tattooing by hand using a feathering motion.
Tsuki-bori: The technique of tattooing by hand using a thrusting motion.
Kakushibori: Tattooing of hidden body areas.
Kebori: Tattooing of fine lines.
Sujibori: The outline of a tattoo.
Yobori: The Japanese-English slang term for tattooing done with the machine.
Sumi: The ink used to tattoo
Hikae: Chest tattoos
Nagasode: Arm and / or  wrist tattoos

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Welcome to Japanese Tattoos.
If you are thinking about having a Japanese tattoo, or want to know more about Japanese tattoos then this website is for you.
The site is new and will we are working on the content at the moment – we are looking at writing articles on the following:
Japanese Dragon Tattoos
Japanese Flowers Tattoos
Japanese Gods Tattoos
Japanese Koi Tattoos
Japanese Tattoos
Japanese Tattoos Cherry Blossom
Japanese Tattoos Designs
Japanese Tattoos for Women
Japanese Tattoos History
Japanese Tattoos Kanji
Japanese Tattoos Meanings
Japanese Tattoos Samurai
Japanese Tattoos Sleeve
Japanese Tattoos Symbols

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