“Tattoo” in Japanese
Short answer
Tattoo in Japanese is “入れ墨” (irezumi). Full meaning: tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing.
Other ways to say “Tattoo” in Japanese
文身
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
刺青
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
タトゥー
tatuu tattoo (esp. one in a style other than traditional Japanese)
黥
gei tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
彫り物
horimono carving, engraving, sculpture; tattoo
倶利迦羅紋紋
kurikaramonmon tattoo (esp. one of a flame-wreathed dragon wrapped around and swallowing the tip of an upright sword), person with a tattoo
イレズミ
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
いれずみ
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
入墨
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
入れずみ
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
入れぼくろ
irebokuro fake beauty mark, drawn-on beauty spot; tattoo
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