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壮
壮
6 strokes
Frequency: 1657
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

robust
manhood
prosperity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さかん
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つよし

Common Words

盛ん
さかん
旺ん
壮ん
～な Adj.
Freq #7543
1

prosperous; flourishing; thriving; successful

Examples
日本では英語教育が盛んである。
English education flourishes in Japan.
2

popular; widespread

Examples
我々の国ではウインタースポーツが盛んだ。
Winter sports are very popular in our country.
3

active; lively; energetic; vigorous; brisk; strong

Examples
彼はまだ元気盛んだ。
He is still full of energy.
植物は価値が低いものほど、その成長が速く盛んである。
The more worthless the plant, the more rapid and splendid is its growth.
4

enthusiastic; eager; hearty; frequent; repeated

Examples
医師は喫煙に関する警告を盛んに出し続けている。
The medical profession keeps handing out warnings about smoking.
あの人達はさかんに麻雀を楽しんでいた。
They indulged in mahjong.
壮大
そうだい
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #11140
1

magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid

Examples
壮大な眺めですね。
It's a magnificent view, isn't it?
壮絶
そうぜつ
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #11445
1

heroic; fierce; grand; sublime; magnificent

壮年
そうねん
Noun
Freq #16359
1

prime of life

悲壮
ひそう
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #17037
1

tragic but brave; heroic; grim

壮観
そうかん
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #19311
1

magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view

Examples
王室の結婚式は大変な壮観だった。
The royal wedding was a great spectacle.
壮麗
そうれい
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #26506
1

magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing

Examples
王は壮麗な宮殿で有名だった。
The king was famous for his splendid palace.
悲壮感
ひそうかん
Noun
Freq #26521
1

feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination

壮とする
そうとする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #30794
1

Formal or literary term

to admire (someone's courage); to approve of (someone's ambition)

勇壮
雄壮
ゆうそう
～な Adj.
Freq #34518
1

heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant

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