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[し(刺)·せい(青)]
shisei
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[いれずみ(刺青)]
irezumi
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English Meaning(s) for 刺青

noun, suru verb
  1. tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
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Definition and Synonyms for 刺青

Tattoo the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
Synonyms: 刺青

Meanings for each kanji in 刺青

» thorn; pierce; stab; prick; sting; calling card
» blue; green

Categories 刺青 is a member of

Decoration the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
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Sample Sentences for 刺青

Tom put a Band-Aid over his small tattoo of a spider so he would be allowed into a Japanese hot spring.
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Do you have any tattoos?
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Tom has tattoos all over his body.
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Do you have a tattoo?
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