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暢
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
のび.る
nobiru
stretch
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and phonetic. Sun expanding.
Symbolism
Fluent, carefree, relaxed. Represents smoothness.
Component Breakdown
暢=
申昜
申 + 昜
Words & Expressions
Words written with 暢
流暢りゅうちょうfluent
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
暢 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stretch. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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