Yakuza Tattoo Photo #2675

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.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

The wrist offers a compact area that suits fine-line work, small symbols, and script. Its visibility means the tattoo becomes part of daily life, always in the wearer's line of sight.