暢

Etymology

Composed of sun and phonetic. Sun expanding.

Symbolism

Fluent, carefree, relaxed. Represents smoothness.

What does 暢 mean in Japanese?

暢 means stretch.

How do you read 暢?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: のび.る (nobiru).

How many strokes does 暢 have?

暢 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).

Is 暢 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 暢 (stretch) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.