Scroll down to see all 8 of Master Takase's designs Rat in Japanese kanji is which is read nezumi. The Japanese word nezumi means "rat" and most commonly refers to the cute little four-legged furry creature. With the right context nezumi can also refer to the "Year of the Rat". However, if you are looking for "Year of the Rat" as a stand-alone design and want no possible ambiguity then consider using Year of the Rat (nezumidoshi). One Click Translation Checker We want you to be as happy with the translation as you are with Master Takase's beautiful art. To check the translation for yourself click on Rat (nezumi). This takes you to an entry in Jeffrey's Japanese<->English Dictionary. Now you can be absolutely sure the translation is correct! Why do the designs look so different? Japanese kanji have five major styles. They may look different but the kanji are the same and so the meaning is exactly the same. You may be familiar with Block which is what you see when you check the translation in the dictionary. Japanese Calligraphy's artistic depth, however, comes from the infinite possibilities of the Semi-Cursive and Cursive Scripts. It is here and in the original designs that Master Takase's artistry truly shines through. Original Hand-Lettered Japanese Tattoo Designs
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