{"id":1229,"date":"2026-05-17T12:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T12:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2026-10-14T01:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T01:52:26","slug":"best-japanese-tattoo-ideas-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/2026\/05\/17\/best-japanese-tattoo-ideas-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Tattoo Ideas for Strength: \u529b, \u5f37\u3055, or \u525b?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tattoo-article tattoo-template-tat-t4\">\n<p class=\"intro paragraph\">Japanese has several words for \u201cstrength,\u201d and they do not mean the same thing on skin. \u529b names power or force, \u5f37\u3055 names the quality of being strong, and \u525b suggests hard, unbending toughness. This guide compares the three so the word you choose matches the strength you mean.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tattoo-quick-answer\" style=\"background:#eef2ff;border:1px solid #c7d2fe;border-left:6px solid #6366f1;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:14px;margin:22px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title tattoo-section-title-quick-answer\">Quick Answer: Best Japanese Tattoo for Strength<\/h2>\n<p>For a Japanese tattoo representing \u2018strength,\u2019 <strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> is usually the most straightforward option. It is a single, common kanji that directly means power, strength, or force, so its meaning is clear without extra context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"tattoo-image-section tattoo-image-section-tat-t4\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffffff,#f8fafc);border:1px solid #e5e7eb\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title tattoo-section-title-options\">Japanese Tattoo Word Examples<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tattoo-word-image-grid\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\n<figure class=\"tattoo-word-image\" style=\"margin:0 auto 14px;padding:14px;border-radius:16px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;max-width:260px\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/chikara.png\" alt=\"Brush-style Japanese tattoo image for \u529b\" class=\"tattoo-word-image-img\" style=\"max-width:180px;width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto 10px;border-radius:10px\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5\">\u529b (chikara) &mdash; tattoo-style Japanese calligraphy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"tattoo-word-image\" style=\"margin:0 auto 14px;padding:14px;border-radius:16px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;max-width:380px\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/tsuyosa.png\" alt=\"Brush-style Japanese tattoo image for \u5f37\u3055\" class=\"tattoo-word-image-img\" style=\"max-width:300px;width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto 10px;border-radius:10px\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5\">\u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa) &mdash; tattoo-style Japanese calligraphy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"tattoo-word-image\" style=\"margin:0 auto 14px;padding:14px;border-radius:16px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:center;max-width:260px\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/tsuyoshi.png\" alt=\"Brush-style Japanese tattoo image for \u525b\" class=\"tattoo-word-image-img\" style=\"max-width:180px;width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto 10px;border-radius:10px\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5\">\u525b (gou) &mdash; tattoo-style Japanese calligraphy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Understanding Your Options for &#8216;Strength&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the three common choices and how each one reads:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong>: This kanji directly means &#8216;strength,&#8217; &#8216;power,&#8217; &#8216;force,&#8217; or &#8216;ability.&#8217; It is widely used and understood in many contexts, from physical strength to influence or capability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa)<\/strong>: This is the noun form of the adjective \u5f37\u3044 (tsuyoi), meaning &#8216;strong.&#8217; It translates to &#8216;strength&#8217; or &#8216;powerfulness,&#8217; referring to the quality of being strong.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u525b (gou)<\/strong>: This kanji conveys &#8216;strong,&#8217; &#8216;hard,&#8217; &#8216;robust,&#8217; or &#8216;unyielding.&#8217; It often appears in compound words or names and can carry a firm or masculine nuance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Meaning and Nuance<\/h2>\n<p>While all three words relate to strength, their specific meanings and connotations vary. <strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> is a fundamental and versatile term for strength, power, or force. <strong>\u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa)<\/strong> focuses on the <em>quality<\/em> or <em>state<\/em> of being strong. <strong>\u525b (gou)<\/strong> implies a more rigid, unyielding, and often masculine form of strength, and it is frequently used in specific contexts or compounds.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Naturalness in Japanese<\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> is highly natural and commonly used in everyday Japanese to express various forms of strength or power. <strong>\u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa)<\/strong> is also natural and grammatically correct, but as a standalone tattoo word, it may feel a bit more abstract. <strong>\u525b (gou)<\/strong> is natural in specific contexts, especially in compound words or names, but it can feel less complete as a general standalone representation of &#8216;strength.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Tattoo Suitability<\/h2>\n<p>For a tattoo, conciseness and clear meaning are important. <strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> works well because it has a strong visual shape and a direct meaning. <strong>\u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa)<\/strong>, while correct, may not have the same visual impact or directness as a short tattoo word. <strong>\u525b (gou)<\/strong> can look powerful, but many Japanese speakers may read it as specific, masculine, or incomplete without additional context.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Cultural Nuance: Choosing Wisely<\/h2>\n<p>The practical difference is what each word points to. \u529b is power you can use or apply (physical strength, ability, influence). \u5f37\u3055 is the state of being strong, which is why it reads more naturally inside a sentence such as \u5fc3\u306e\u5f37\u3055 (strength of heart). \u525b is firmness and toughness, and it is also familiar as a given name, so a single \u525b may be read as a name before it is read as a value.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title tattoo-section-title-comparison\">Comparison Table: Japanese Tattoo Ideas for Strength<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tattoo-comparison-table-wrap\" style=\"margin:24px 0;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;overflow-x:auto\">\n<table class=\"tattoo-comparison-table\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#ffffff;font-size:14px\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#ffffff;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45\">Japanese<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#ffffff;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45\">Romaji<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#ffffff;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45\">Meaning<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#ffffff;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45\">How it reads as a tattoo<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#ffffff;padding:9px 8px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">\u529b<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Chikara<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Strength, power, force<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Reads at once as \u2018strength \/ power\u2019. One kanji, easy to fit into a small design.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">A direct, impactful, and broadly understandable representation of strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">\u5f37\u3055<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Tsuyosa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">The quality of being strong<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Correct, but the kana \u3055 makes it look like a word lifted from a sentence (\u2018the strength of\u2026\u2019) rather than a symbol.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">A more descriptive expression of the <em>quality<\/em> of strength. Often better in phrases than as a standalone tattoo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">\u525b<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Gou<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Robust, unyielding strength<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Reads as hard, unbending toughness; because it is common in given names, on its own it can look like someone\u2019s name.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:9px 8px;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55\">Specific, often masculine or traditional strength. Best used in compounds or with careful confirmation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title tattoo-section-title-alternatives\">Safer Alternatives for a &#8216;Strength&#8217; Tattoo<\/h2>\n<p>If you are unsure, <strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> is the simplest choice: it is common, short, and means strength without a sentence around it. Choose \u5f37\u3055 only if you want \u2018strength\u2019 as a quality you describe, and \u525b only if you specifically mean hard, unbending strength.<\/p>\n<section class=\"tattoo-faq-section\" style=\"margin:32px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title tattoo-section-title-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-list\" style=\"gap:14px\">\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-question\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#eef2ff,#f5f3ff);border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-qmark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#7c3aed\">Q<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.55\">Is \u529b (chikara) the only way to say &#039;strength&#039; in Japanese?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-answer\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:#ffffff\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-amark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#10b981\">A<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75\">No, there are several words for &#039;strength&#039; in Japanese, each with different nuances. However, for a concise and impactful tattoo, \u529b (chikara) is often the most direct and suitable option.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-question\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#eef2ff,#f5f3ff);border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-qmark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#7c3aed\">Q<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.55\">Can \u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa) be used for a tattoo?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-answer\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:#ffffff\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-amark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#10b981\">A<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75\">Yes, but it needs nuance. \u5f37\u3055 (tsuyosa) is grammatically correct and means the quality of being strong. As a standalone tattoo, however, it can feel less direct or slightly abstract compared with \u529b (chikara).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-question\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#eef2ff,#f5f3ff);border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-qmark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#7c3aed\">Q<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.55\">Does \u525b (gou) have a specific meaning?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-answer\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:#ffffff\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-amark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#10b981\">A<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75\">Yes, \u525b (gou) implies firm, robust, unyielding, and often masculine strength. It is frequently used in compound words or names rather than as a standalone kanji for general &#039;strength.&#039;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-item\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-question\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#eef2ff,#f5f3ff);border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-qmark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#7c3aed\">Q<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.55\">How can I make sure my Japanese tattoo is natural?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-faq-answer\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px;align-items:start;padding:16px 18px;background:#ffffff\">\n    <span class=\"tattoo-faq-amark\" style=\"width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;color:#ffffff;background:#10b981\">A<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75\">To check naturalness, consult a trusted native Japanese speaker or use a specialized tool such as a Japanese Tattoo Checker. A good review should evaluate meaning, nuance, visual balance, and cultural suitability beyond a simple dictionary translation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"tattoo-key-takeaway\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ecfdf5,#f0fdf4);border:1px solid #bbf7d0;border-left:6px solid #10b981;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:16px;margin:24px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Key Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>When seeking a Japanese tattoo for &#8216;strength,&#8217; <strong>\u529b (chikara)<\/strong> is often the most natural, direct, and visually impactful choice. Other options exist, but \u529b usually offers the clearest balance of meaning, simplicity, and tattoo suitability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-educational-note\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-left:5px solid #64748b;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:14px;margin:22px 0;color:#334155\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Related guides<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tattoo-related-guides\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/2026\/05\/20\/best-japanese-tattoo-ideas-resilience\/\">Resilience in Japanese tattoos: \u4e0d\u5c48, \u5fcd\u8010, \u4e0d\u6493\u4e0d\u5c48<\/a> &mdash; when you mean not giving up rather than raw power<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/tattoo\/2026\/05\/24\/best-japanese-tattoo-ideas-patience\/\">Patience in Japanese tattoos: \u5fcd\u8010 vs \u6211\u6162<\/a> &mdash; strength as endurance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info-jpn.com\/motto\/2026\/05\/24\/stay-strong-japanese-natural-phrases-kanji-meaning\/\">\u201cStay Strong\u201d in Japanese (Motto in Japanese Lab)<\/a> &mdash; if you want a phrase to say or write, not a single kanji<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\">This article is for educational guidance only. Before choosing a permanent tattoo, confirm the exact wording, nuance, and visual design with a trusted native Japanese speaker or professional tattoo artist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tattoo-cta-box\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fdf2f8,#eff6ff);border:1px solid #f0abfc;border-left:6px solid #ec4899;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:16px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"position:relative;padding:12px 16px;margin:34px 0 18px;border-left:7px solid #7c3aed;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#f5f3ff,#ffffff);border-radius:12px;font-weight:800\" class=\"tattoo-section-title\">Check Your Japanese Tattoo Before You Commit<\/h2>\n<p>Before you get it inked, use our <a href=\"\/tattoo\/tattoo-checker\/\">Japanese Tattoo Checker<\/a> to review the naturalness, cultural context, and tattoo suitability of your chosen kanji.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering a Japanese tattoo for &#8216;Strength&#8217;? 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