flourishing, successful, beautiful, vigorous

About this kanji

The kanji 旺 primarily means "flourishing" or "prosperous." It's often used as a noun or in compounds rather than as a standalone verb. Some common compounds include 旺盛 (おうせい), which means "lively" or "vigorous," and 旺文社 (おうぶんしゃ), referring to Oubunsha, a well-known publishing company in Japan. Another useful phrase is 気力旺盛 (きりょくおうせい), meaning "being full of energy," highlighting someone's strong motivation or spirit. A quick note is that this kanji conveys a sense of brightness and vitality, often associated with success and good health.

Example sentences

• 経済の旺盛を期待する。

  I expect the economy to thrive.

Meanings across languages

English

flourishing, successful, beautiful, vigorous

Tiếng Việt

thịnh vượng, thành công, đẹp, mạnh mẽ

日本語

旺, おう

한국어

번창하는, 성공하다

中文

繁荣, 成功, 美丽, 强劲

id

berkembang, sukses, indah

th

เจริญรุ่งเรือง, ประสบความสำเร็จ, สวยงาม

es

floreciente, exitoso, hermoso

fr

florissant, réussi, beau

de

blühend, erfolgreich, schön

pt

florido, bem-sucedido, bonito

Common compounds

• 旺盛おうせいlively, vigorous, energetic
• 旺然おうぜんprosperous
• 旺文社おうぶんしゃOubunsha (publisher)
• 気力旺盛きりょくおうせいbeing full of energy (drive, motivation, vitality)
• 元気旺盛げんきおうせいbrimming with vitality, full of vigor, full of life
• 士気旺盛しきおうせいmorale being very high, heightened fighting spirit
• 食欲旺盛しょくよくおうせいvoracious, having a hearty appetite
• 好奇心旺盛こうきしんおうせいbrimming with curiosity

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