The kanji 暢 generally conveys the idea of "smooth," "unobstructed," "free," or "at ease." It often suggests a state of being unhindered, flowing freely, and experiencing something pleasurably. It can relate to physical movement, communication, or even emotional states.

・On-yomi (音読み): チョウ (chou) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): のび（る） (nobiru) (to stretch, to extend), とお（る） (tooru) (to pass through, to go smoothly)

⚫︎ 暢通 (choutsuu) Translation: Free passage, smooth flow (e.g., of traffic or communication). ⚫︎ 心身暢快 (shinnshin choukai) Translation: Feeling refreshed and invigorated both physically and mentally. ⚫︎ 歌を気持ちよく歌う (uta o kimochi yoku utau) Translation: To sing a song comfortably or freely. 歌を気持ちよく暢うたう would be another way to write this.

The kanji 暢 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字; keisei moji). The right side is 易 (eki), which means "easy" or "change". The left side is 申 (shin), originally depicting lightning, later meaning "to extend". Together, the character suggests something that is easy and extending, thus relating to "smooth" or "unobstructed". The 申 (shin) component offers a phonetic element, while the 易 (eki) component hints at the meaning.