翔

Etymology

Combines 'soar' (羊) with 'wings' (羽), depicting birds spreading wings and flying high in the sky.

Symbolism

Symbolizes soaring, freedom, and dream fulfillment. Represents flying toward ideals like birds freely dancing in the sky.

What does 翔 mean in Japanese?

翔 means soar, fly.

How do you read 翔?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: かけ.る、と.ぶ (kakeru, tobu).

How many strokes does 翔 have?

翔 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 羽 (feather).

Is 翔 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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