巴

Etymology

Shape of snake coiling. Tomoe pattern.

Symbolism

Tomoe, tomoe pattern, swirl. Represents tomoe.

What does 巴 mean in Japanese?

巴 means comma-design.

How do you read 巴?

On'yomi: ハ (HA). Kun'yomi: ともえ、うずまき (tomoe, uzumaki).

How many strokes does 巴 have?

巴 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 己 (oneself).

Is 巴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 巴 (comma-design) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.