More to the point, only Operation Ripper is qualified to make this claim. Or any other.
Well, it’s clear that the OP at least knows the meaning of the words typed, which is really more to the point.
Asian letters may be aesthetically pleasing, but since they make up language, the meaning of the words inherently come before the beauty of the characters when they are seen by someone who is fluent in that language. Some people, such as Miller, may find the possibility that Asians will find it amusing to see their characters used in a silly, non-sensical way, to be part of the fun of using the characters, and I actually get that. But unless you are part of that group, you are running the risk of being snickered at without your being in on the joke(unless, of course, you are one of those whose tattoos can’t be seen).
As indeed does someone asking about the meaning of this or that Kanji character, at least after their question is answered.
Are you sure you’re allowed to have an opinion about this? I presume you don’t speak the Choctaw language or know anything about their culture.
And it’s not just Joe Clueless who uses kanji for aesthetic reasons, you see this ALL THE TIME in Japan. As ancient pictograms, kanji can and are often used as ornamental enhancements, often in ways evoking a vague meaning rather than a complete sentence. While it’s true that generally east Asians are going to get the vague meaning of ornamental kanji, often they’re so ancient or obscure that this may not be the case. This is probably why they commit all these comical errors with decorative Engrish, they presume it works sort of the same in other languages. If the Japanese can have coffee mugs with the kanji for “lucky” plastered across the side, why can’t others put it on their body? While using tattoos like this isn’t typically the Asian way, it’s in the same spirit. (Though if you get it wrong, you officially have become a tool).
Ironically enough, it’s properly transliterated as “Chahta”. For reference, please see any of the links you posted.
I’m getting a little tired of the folks who can type out the word “fuck” three or four times per paragraph yet cannot bother to type the entire word “tattoo”.
I’m going to start. I’m going to start and end every post from now on with a repeat of the same phrase. I’m going to start.
You know what? Your username is in french and I can clearly tell just by looking at you that you are not an aficiando of French culture, so you’re opinion is worthless. Man, get out!
Unless you say to yourself in a voice like Frank Sinatra while humming “My lean Baby…”
Go to hell!
Whoops, I’m not Italian! disappears in a puff of logic
I almost posted this same thing two pages ago. Why is the concept of aesthetically pleasing so hard to grasp. Because we are speaking of people not living in the East, why would it matter if the Kanji is not perfect? Posters like the OP and Rubystreak needing to assign meaning to other’s tattoo choices is truly bizarre.
I was going to get a tattoo of the movie poster of “Showgirls” but since I don’t understand the movie I chose not to.
I was going to get a tattoo of the undisputed genius Paul Verhooven, but I didn’t know how to spell his name.
Just remember, if you ever do get it done, it can only be in 12 pt. Arial font. Unless you’re German, in which case you can use a germanic font. Or if you’re clinically insane, wingdings.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go change my pretentious and trendy username to my real name, as I only chose it to impress others.
I feel the same way. I don’t like tats, but I’m not going to decide not to like someone without getting to know them because they have them. I’ve got too many good friends with body art to fall into that trap.
Everyone knows only sailors and prostitutes get tattoos.
my mom has a tattoo
Thank God I know a jib from a mainsail, otherwise I’d have to start working nights.