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30 Of The Most Cringeworthy Tattoos That People Who Are Fluent In Chinese And Japanese Have Seen

Do your research, kids, 'cause there's a high chance you may end up with "demon bird mothballs" and "chicken sesame" instead of "life is beautiful" on your forearm.

Do your research, kids, 'cause there's a high chance you may end up with "demon bird mothballs" and "chicken sesame" instead of "life is beautiful" on your forearm.

I Painted 100 Chinese Characters In Watercolor So That They Are Easier To Learn

I painted these 100 characters during a pivotal year in my life—one during which I took an intentional look at the Chinese characters that had, up to that point, been a source of frustration and built-up dread.

I painted these 100 characters during a pivotal year in my life—one during which I took an intentional look at the Chinese characters that had, up to that point, been a...

30 People Who Can Read Japanese/Chinese Share The Most Idiotic Tattoos They’ve Ever Seen

Getting a tattoo is a serious decision: you want it to look great and to reflect your inner values. So it’s natural that you want it to come out perfect. However, tattoos in foreign languages sometimes have a tendency to… backfire....

Getting a tattoo is a serious decision: you want it to look great and to reflect your inner values. So it’s natural that you want it to come out perfect. However,...

30 People Fluent In Chinese/Japanese Share The Worst Tattoos They’ve Seen

Getting a tattoo in a language that you don't understand is rarely a good idea. Hell, even tattoos in people's native tongues are often hilariously misspelled or misinterpreted.

Getting a tattoo in a language that you don't understand is rarely a good idea. Hell, even tattoos in people's native tongues are often hilariously misspelled or misinterpreted.