Japanese Word · Intermediate
いれずみ
a punishment in which criminals were given a tattoo as a mark of their criminal record
Pronunciation: [iɾe̞zɨmʲi]
Meaning
a punishment in which criminals were given a tattoo as a mark of their criminal record
Example
いれずみをする
to tattoo
Practice tips
- Practice いれずみ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.