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Description
Soar - wings spread wide and climbing. Flight toward something you have decided to reach.
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
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.
Component Breakdown
翔=
羊羽
Sheep + feather
Words & Expressions
Words written with 翔
翔るかけるsoar
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 翔 mean in Japanese?
翔 means soar, fly. Soar - wings spread wide and climbing. Flight toward something you have decided to reach.
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?
翔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means soar, fly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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