14 Users Reveal the True Meaning of Some Tattoos in Chinese and Japanese

It’s common that, when getting a tattoo, people pick a design in a language other than their own to make it even more special. However, it also happens that if the person doesn’t speak that language, they may end up with something unexpected tattooed forever on their body. Two of the most used languages used for tattoos are Japanese and Chinese. That’s why a Reddit user asked people who spoke those languages to translate the meaning of some tattoos and share stories related to this phenomenon.

Please note: This article was updated in March 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.

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