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I am currently translating an English text, which itself has been translated
from an originally Japanese text. Whenever there's something I don't
understand in the English text, I try to translate the Japanese original
directly into my target language (German).

However, in this case I don't understand what either version is supposed to
mean.

Context: video game, on examining an election poster defaced by the rival
party

Japanese original: **額に『肉』と書かれている。**

English translation: **Someone has scrawled "MEAT" across his forehead.**

The English translation seems close enough, but I don't understand what it
_means_. It's obviously intended as an insult, but what does 肉 mean when used
on its own in this context? Is it a generic insult like e.g. "meathead",
"idiot" etc. or does it have a more specific meaning? Or is it perhaps some
sort of pun on a homophone?

**UPDATE:** Thank you all for your replies. Since I believe this would be lost
in translation otherwise, I decided to go with a less literal translation: "
_His portrait is covered with childish scribbles._ "
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meaning translation kanji
Meaning of 『肉』 when used stand-alone, apparently as some sort of insult
It is a prank that is an imitation of キン肉マン. キン肉マン was a popular manga in the
80's. The main character of the manga is キン肉マン, who has a kanji "肉" on his
forehead.
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