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tattoo
A permanent mark or design made on the skin by inserting ink, traditionally done by hand in Japan using a specific technique.
刺青を入れている人は多い。
Many people have tattoos.
温泉では刺青がある人は入れないことがある。
At hot springs, people with tattoos are sometimes not allowed to enter.
伝統的な日本の刺青は芸術として認められている。
Traditional Japanese tattoos are recognized as an art form.
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, tattoos have historically been associated with yakuza (organized crime) and are often prohibited at public baths, hot springs, and gyms. However, attitudes are slowly changing, especially among younger generations.
SIMILAR:
- タトゥー (tattoo - loanword, often used for Western-style tattoos)
The traditional Japanese tattoo (刺青) often features elaborate designs covering large areas of the body.