盛ん
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 盛ん
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.
Kanji in this Word
盛
11 strokes
Frequency: 712
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
boom
prosper
copulate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
も.る
さか.る
さか.ん
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もり
旺
8 strokes
Frequency: 2342
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
flourishing
successful
beautiful
vigorous
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さかん
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
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