GAKU
Traditional Japanese tattoo has strict rules. One of the most important and impressive rules is about background, called GAKU (lit. frame).
It has specific shapes and names depending on the part of the body.
Arm Sleeve
GOBU (half sleeve), SHICHIBU (3/4 sleeve), NAGA-SODE (full sleeve)
They are always with chest panel.
![arm sleeve for men](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/armsleeve001.jpg)
There’s no option that is shorter than half, like 1/4 sleeve.
There’s no option of sleeve without chest panel. Sleeve without chest panel is an American style.
For women, the chest panel can be smaller. Of course it can be as big as the one for men.
![arm sleeve for women](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/armsleeve002.jpg)
Full Back Piece
It must include buttocks and thighs.
![full back-piece](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/fullbackpiece001.jpg)
For women, it can be smaller so that the tattoo isn’t visible when she dresses. Of course it can be as big as the one for men so she can get as big subject as possible.
There is no option of half back piece.
Munewari Body Suit
A kind of body suit that is with river.
![Munewari Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/munewari001.jpg)
Munewari HAN-ZUBON (half pants)
![Munewari Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/munewari002.jpg)
Munewari SHICHIBU (3/4 leg sleeves)
![Munewari Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/munewari003.jpg)
Munewari NAGA-ZUBON (full leg sleeves)
![Munewari Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/munewari004.jpg)
Donburi body suit
Donburi HAN-ZUBON (half pants)
![Donburi Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/donburi001.jpg)
Donburi SHICHIBU (3/4 leg sleeves)
![Donburi Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/donburi002.jpg)
Donburi NAGA-ZUBON (full leg sleeves)
![Donburi Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/donburi003.jpg)
Shapes Around Neck of Body Suit
![Shape of the neck](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/aroundneck.jpg)
Body Suit for Women
Basically the same as for men.
![Body Suit for women](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/bodysuit001.jpg)
SOUSHIN-BORI Full Body Suit
These are the final stages of Traditional Japanese Tattoos.
![Full Body Suit](https://ryugendo.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/fullbodysuit001.jpg)
by TEBORI Tattooist Ryugen