Each of these synonyms can also be read as irezumi, a gikun reading of these kanji. Synonyms include bunshin (文身, lit. 'patterning the body'), shisei (刺青, lit. 'piercing with blue'), and gei (黥, lit. 'tattooing').
ゴリゴリの和彫りも……松田、宇佐美、槙野etc.着々と増える刺青Jリーガーたち|日刊サイゾー









