溶

Etymology

Combines 'water' (氵) with 'contain' (容), depicting solids dissolving into liquid. Indicates substances mixing with water.

Symbolism

Symbolizes dissolution, fusion, and disappearance of boundaries. Represents the process of hard things softening and becoming one.

What does 溶 mean in Japanese?

溶 means melt, dissolve, thaw.

How do you read 溶?

On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: と.ける、と.かす、と.く (tokeru, tokasu, toku).

How many strokes does 溶 have?

溶 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 溶 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 溶 (melt, dissolve, thaw) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.