“Tattooing” in Japanese
Short answer
Tattooing in Japanese is “入れ墨” (irezumi). Full meaning: tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing.
Other ways to say “Tattooing” in Japanese
墨刑
bokkei tattooing (as a form of punishment in ancient China)
刺青
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
文身
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
黥
gei tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
いれずみ
irezumi tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one), tattooing
イレズミ
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
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