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Apr 5, 2005, 00:25
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I don't know what my tattoo means
Please guys, HELP!
I tattooed two japanese hieroglyphs, which I saw from an engraving by Kitagava Utamaro, but I can't find anywhere what they mean. I would be very very thankful if anyone would like to translate them to me. This is my e-mail: no_resolution@mail.bg If anyone wants to help I'll send him/her pictures. Thank you Poli, Bulgaria |
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Apr 5, 2005, 06:20
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Anjin
 
Join Date: Apr 10, 2004
Location: Seattle, Washington
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You got a tatoo without knowing what it meant?
 It might say "stupid gaijin" for all you know. So much for getting meaningful tatoos.
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Apr 5, 2005, 06:24
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.... who cares? :(
 
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hehe,,, i thought i was the only Baka here... oww i geuss im the dutch one..
good luck finding the meaning of it... Owww Btw... your first post... WELCOME TO JREF 
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Apr 5, 2005, 07:36
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The Geezer
 
Join Date: Feb 9, 2005
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I do so hope that it doesn't say "...I'm anybody's for twenty bucks ..." !
More than likely - it says "...visit Harry's Tattoo Parlor ..." - or something like it ! Regards - and Welcome Aboard ! ! ジョン
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Apr 5, 2005, 07:51
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Hullu
 
Join Date: Apr 22, 2004
Location: Espoo
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Originally Posted by Brooker
Stupid gaijin from an engravement by a famous artist ?? That would be highly unprobable as Kitagawa Utamaro lived from 1753 to 1806
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Apr 5, 2005, 08:15
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Where I'm Supposed to Be
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Originally Posted by Brooker
I agree. I would never get something tattooed on me that I didn't know what it meant. I'd be scared it said something really bad...
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Apr 5, 2005, 08:17
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天国に居る
Join Date: Nov 4, 2003
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Originally Posted by Poli BG
Self inflicted PWN3D.
Research my friend does wonders for you.
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Apr 5, 2005, 11:54
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Jinushi
 Join Date: Mar 23, 2005
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Getting tattoo's without knowing the meaning...
Clever, real clever. |
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Apr 5, 2005, 12:46
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Kongming
 
Join Date: Feb 24, 2003
Location: san antonio, texas
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just post the pics on the forum and someone will review and give you an answer eventually...
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Apr 5, 2005, 14:08
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I jump to conclusions
Join Date: Nov 22, 2003
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Haha, I hope it's something funny.
It would be a big let down if it was something mundane, like "Purple Flower Love." |
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Apr 5, 2005, 14:17
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The sinister Dr. Quake!
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Who ever sees the kanji make sure to tell him it is something horrible at first if it is something normal, then wait a bit to let it set in and tell him the real meaning
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Apr 5, 2005, 15:25
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Yancha-Kunoichi
 
Join Date: Mar 10, 2003
Location: UK, Manchester / Finland, Lahti / Japan, Minokamo
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...and post the answer here, weｴre all veeerryyyy curious now..
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Apr 5, 2005, 19:30
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Hullu
Join Date: Apr 22, 2004
Location: Espoo
Age: 26
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if he would want everyone to know...he'd posted the pics right away...
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Apr 5, 2005, 20:40
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Lovely Angel
Join Date: May 5, 2004
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Yea, he'd have his answer by now if he had. I just wish it would say "stupid gaijin" or something.
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Apr 6, 2005, 02:55
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Koyaniskatsi
 
Join Date: Mar 8, 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, Penn.
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Seems like a lot of work to help someone who got a permanant marking on their body in a language THEY DIDN'T KNOW.... (Smacks Forhead!)...
ばかわろ なあ。。。。。。
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Apr 6, 2005, 05:29
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Anjin
Join Date: Apr 10, 2004
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I heard of a guy getting a tatoo in Chinese and he screwed up the translation and it said something like, "In the morning, he's still ugly".
 Don't know what he was trying to make it say.
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Apr 6, 2005, 05:36
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The Hairy Wookie
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I saw someone with the Kanji for 'lengthy' on the back of his vest once. Next time I see him I think I'll tell him that it means 'bed wetter' or something. Make him think before he puts it on his skin.
I think the lesson here is 'Check before, not after permanently marking yourself'
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Apr 6, 2005, 06:45
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Angelic Fruitcake
Join Date: Feb 9, 2005
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Well, first off... are you nuts! For all you know your tattoo could be something gang related or something like the kanji for kitchen or something cheesy like that.
Secondly, tattoos aren't the greatest thing in the world to do to yourself. You know most places don't sterilize their equipment according to "health codes". A friend of mine got HIV from a getting tattoo with an unsteterilized needle. Maybe I'm being mean but I do agree with those who say they hope it means stupid gaijin. I do hope it is something that will give me a good laugh.
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Apr 7, 2005, 10:46
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Hullu
Join Date: Apr 22, 2004
Location: Espoo
Age: 26
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Originally Posted by pinkkillerkisou
Even if he should've known better, it's not polite to smear it in his face and make fun of it...I should give u all neg. rep. for this
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Apr 7, 2005, 11:24
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Chukchi Salmon
Join Date: Dec 22, 2004
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I can't get the sound of foreheads smacking out of my head, hahahaha ...
Originally Posted by yukio_neko^_o
That must have hurt, yukio_neko^o... (Your Forehead !)...
 Honestly guys, you being so mean I don't think you'll ever get the satisfaction of knowing. Who'd be that dumb ? And like they say, life is like a box of chocolates. Whatever that means.
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