Oh, those japanese!
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Oh, those japanese!
Anyone know why those sweet boutique japanese keirin track bikes (nagasawa, gan well pro, san rensho, etc.) have english decals, rather than japanese characters? Is it for the same reason that some americans have japanese character tattoos (i.e. it's exotic, so it looks "cool" *snicker*)? Just wondering...
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I was thinking of getting a tatoo on the out side of my leg of something
in japanese but how would I know what it said.............Then all I could think
of was walking by some japanese peeps and all of em busting out laughing and
telling me that my kewl tatoo reads "Three Eggrolls For A Dollar".
Good Day - VÈÑÍ VÍÐÌ VÌÇÍ
in japanese but how would I know what it said.............Then all I could think
of was walking by some japanese peeps and all of em busting out laughing and
telling me that my kewl tatoo reads "Three Eggrolls For A Dollar".
Good Day - VÈÑÍ VÍÐÌ VÌÇÍ
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Originally Posted by VÈÑÍ VÍÐÌ VÌÇÍ
Then all I could think
of was walking by some japanese peeps and all of em busting out laughing and
telling me that my kewl tatoo reads "Three Eggrolls For A Dollar"
of was walking by some japanese peeps and all of em busting out laughing and
telling me that my kewl tatoo reads "Three Eggrolls For A Dollar"
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i saw a story on the news last year where a japanese tatoo artist was doing just that, i think he was in detroit but i'm not sure. people would come in and ask for something in japanese, and instead of writing what they wanted he would put stuff like "i love to eat big macs" and some of the stuff he wrote on them was fairly offensive. a few people were suing him.
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You could get a tatoo on the outside of ur calf like Jamie Staff except that on most people his tatoo would wrap all the way round your lower leg HAHA.
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I like tattoos, but I think writing something in a foreign language (that has nothing to do with your faith or ethnicity) is ridiculous. That's a line between "expression" and "image" - and your grandkids are going to know you were a trend-chasing tool.
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Originally Posted by Slacker
I like tattoos, but I think writing something in a foreign language (that has nothing to do with your faith or ethnicity) is ridiculous.
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Originally Posted by dgs
Anyone know why those sweet boutique japanese keirin track bikes (nagasawa, gan well pro, san rensho, etc.) have english decals, rather than japanese characters? Is it for the same reason that some americans have japanese character tattoos (i.e. it's exotic, so it looks "cool" *snicker*)? Just wondering...
Could be wrong though. I know pretty much nothing about keirin racing.
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From a design standpoint, Americans maintaining a small obsession with Kanji is no worse than the Japanese doing the same with the alphabet. Visually, we like Kanji because it's different. The Japanese currently have an infatuation with the alphabet. Heck, Koreans currently dig Japanese Kana. And again, this is from the standpoint of graphic design.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
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I've been thinking of getting a 14t cog tatooed on either my right shoulder or the back of my neck...
Don't think anyone could mis-interpret that (but some of the people I work with probably would.)
Don't think anyone could mis-interpret that (but some of the people I work with probably would.)
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There's *always* a way to misinterpret a tattoo. That said, sometimes a tattoo can function as a handy idiot-finder.
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
Heck, Koreans currently dig Japanese Kana. And again, this is from the standpoint of graphic design.
Like Japanese styles? Hesitant to get something in script? Here is my left arm (the right one in progress):
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You know how people go and get those Chinese or Japanese characters that mean "strength" or "power" or "determination" (usually w/ a barbed-wire one on the other arm)?
I've often thought of countering this trend w/ a tattoo that means "noodle" in either language. I would also intentionally not flex my arm when I showed it off.
A coy giggle would finish my "who the f*** cares" image![Smilie](images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I've often thought of countering this trend w/ a tattoo that means "noodle" in either language. I would also intentionally not flex my arm when I showed it off.
A coy giggle would finish my "who the f*** cares" image
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yea, i'm korean and i i hate the japanese ; ) seriously, japan is one of the coolest, hippest places i've ever been (up there w/ berlin, and of course nyc). as for english script, it's used worldwide. look at cars, appliances, electronics, etc. you don't see "sony" in japanese, "elantra" in korean, "boxster" in german translation, the list goes on. just the way it is as marketing is american.
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
From a design standpoint, Americans maintaining a small obsession with Kanji is no worse than the Japanese doing the same with the alphabet. Visually, we like Kanji because it's different. The Japanese currently have an infatuation with the alphabet. Heck, Koreans currently dig Japanese Kana. And again, this is from the standpoint of graphic design.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
From a design standpoint, Americans maintaining a small obsession with Kanji is no worse than the Japanese doing the same with the alphabet. Visually, we like Kanji because it's different. The Japanese currently have an infatuation with the alphabet. Heck, Koreans currently dig Japanese Kana. And again, this is from the standpoint of graphic design.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
In the end, while I don't necessarily have any problem with people getting Kanji tattoos and the like, what I do have a problem with is people getting them without having any idea what they really say. I'm against any tattoo that lacks significant meaning for the person on the receiving end. If you get inked with something and you don't even know what it says in another language for sure, well then hell that's just stupid.
I think you're right. Asian calligraphy, whether Japanese, Chinese or Tibetan can be visually stunning.
I've got no tattoos, but I do have a Seattle Mariners baseball cap I got last year at Kanji baseball night.
It has two Japanese characters on it which translated literally mean "Wildball" their word for baseball.
Next to my TDF hat, it's my favorite.
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Anyways...
Like Japanese styles? Hesitant to get something in script? Here is my left arm (the right one will be started by end of august):
Like Japanese styles? Hesitant to get something in script? Here is my left arm (the right one will be started by end of august):
But on the other hand, if I saw you in the Kansai region of Japan with those graphics, I can't help but assume you are a member of the Yakuza...
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Originally Posted by [165]
Like Japanese styles? Hesitant to get something in script? Here is my left arm (the right one will be started by end of august):
Here's one of my favourite pieces - designer Joshua Davis of https://www.praystation.com - that back is killer. On his right forearm, is the Mayan alphabet. Also real nice.
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
That's beautiful work....
But on the other hand, if I saw you in the Kansai region of Japan with those graphics, I can't help but assume you are a member of the Yakuza...
But on the other hand, if I saw you in the Kansai region of Japan with those graphics, I can't help but assume you are a member of the Yakuza...
Thanks for the compliment regarding the work. Korea was interesting in the Mok Yok Tang (bath houses) - there were times people asked if I was Yakuza. With red hair, big sideburns, and my opalescent skin tone I was suprised that my non-Yakuza status was questioned!
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looks like 3rensho had English written logos:
https://www.yellowjersey.org/3rdecal.html
AND Kanji logos:
https://www.yellowjersey.org/kanji.html
https://www.yellowjersey.org/3rdecal.html
AND Kanji logos:
https://www.yellowjersey.org/kanji.html