Yakuza Tattoo Photo #2646

In modern tattoo culture, people also use the phrase to describe Japanese irezumi-inspired designs in general. The most useful way to approach the topic is to focus on style, composition, and motifs rather than stereotypes.

Geometric tattoos use precise lines, angles, and repeated shapes to form structured compositions. Symmetry and mathematical patterns give these designs a modern, architectural quality.

The back provides the largest continuous canvas on the body, ideal for detailed scenes and large-scale compositions. Upper back pieces are easy to conceal, while full-back tattoos make a dramatic statement.