薦

Etymology

Composed of grass and phonetic. Recommending with grass.

Symbolism

Recommendation, recommend, self-recommendation. Represents recommending.

What does 薦 mean in Japanese?

薦 means recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer.

How do you read 薦?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: すす.める (susumeru).

How many strokes does 薦 have?

薦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).

Is 薦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 薦 (recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.