壮

robust, manhood, prosperity

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

ソウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

さかん

Nanori (名乗り)

つよし

Stroke Order

6 / 6

Information

Grade:8

Strokes:6

JLPT:N1

Frequency:1657

Vocabulary

ソウ

Word	Reading	Meaning
壮行	ソウコウ	(rousing) send-off; farewell
壮大	ソウダイ	magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
壮年	ソウネン	prime of life
悲壮	ヒソウ	tragic but brave; heroic; grim
強壮	キョウソウ	able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong

Other

Word	Reading	Meaning
壮ん	さかん	prosperous; flourishing; thriving; successful; popular; widespread; active; lively; energetic; vigorous; brisk; strong; enthusiastic; eager; hearty; frequent; repeated
壮とする	そうとする	to admire (someone's courage); to approve of (someone's ambition)
壮者を凌ぐ	そうしゃをしのぐ	to put young men to shame
少壮血気	しょうそうけっき	young and hot-blooded (impetuous)
壮行試合	そうこうじあい	send-off game; send-off match

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These kanji are easily confused due to similar shapes

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display, offer, present, send, exhibit

status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance

company, firm, office, association, shrine

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