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Kotomora

暢

stretch

JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes14

Readings

On'yomi

  • チョウ

Kun'yomi

  • のび.る

Nanori

  • いたる
  • のぶ
  • のぶる
  • なが

Meaning

暢 centers on the idea of stretching out smoothly and without obstruction, like something extending freely or flowing unimpeded.

Most common words using 暢

  • 流暢りゅうちょう
    N1

    fluent (in a language); flowing

  • 暢達ちょうたつ

    fluency; facileness

Explore all words using 暢 →

Study

Etymology

暢 combines 申 (extend) with 昜 (bright/open), suggesting the idea of stretching out freely and smoothly.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 申 looks like something extending outward, and the right side 昜 suggests openness and brightness. Together they create the image of stretching out smoothly under a wide, clear sky.

Reading mnemonic

For チョウ, imagine a long, smooth stretch of road named Chou Avenue: Chou -> チョウ, and the road stretches out freely ahead.