glory, splendor, prosperity
On'yomi (音読み)
- エイ
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- さか.える
- は.え
- は.える
About this kanji
The kanji 「栄」 primarily means glory, splendor, or prosperity. It is commonly used as both a noun and a verb. A well-known compound is 「栄養」 (えいよう), which means nutrition, highlighting the importance of food for health. Another important usage is the verb 「栄える」 (さかえる), meaning 'to prosper,' often applied in contexts of business or community success. Additionally, 「繁栄」 (はんえい) translates to prosperity, signifying thriving conditions in various aspects of life. An interesting note is that the kanji suggests growth and flourishing, making it a positive symbol often associated with progress and achievement.
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Example sentences
家族は皆、栄えている。
The whole family is thriving.
Meanings across languages
- English
- glory, splendor, prosperity
- Tiếng Việt
- vinh quang, thịnh vượng, hưng thịnh
- 日本語
- 栄光, 繁栄, 栄え
- 한국어
- 영광
- 中文
- 荣耀
- id
- kemegahan
- th
- ศักดิ์ศรี
- es
- gloria
- fr
- gloire
- de
- Ruhm
- pt
- glória
Common compounds
- 栄養えいようnutrition, nourishment
- 栄えるさかえるto prosper, to flourish
- 繁栄はんえいprosperity, flourishing
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