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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bed and warrior. Warrior healthy in bed.
Symbolism
Grand, healthy, heroic. Represents robustness.
Component Breakdown
壮=
丬士
丬 + 士
Words & Expressions
Words written with 壮
悲壮ひそうgrim
壮烈そうれつheroic
強壮きょうそうrobust
壮大そうだいmajestic
壮年そうねんprime of life
Four-Character Compounds
少壮気鋭
しょうそうきえい
young and energetic; up-and-coming
大言壮語
たいげんそうご
big talk; boasting; bragging
気宇壮大
きうそうだい
magnanimous in one's attitude of mind; grand in one's idea or mind-set
壮大な夢
そうだいなゆめ
A grand dream; A magnificent aspiration
Other kanji with the same meaning
“prosperity”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 壮 mean in Japanese?
壮 means robust, manhood, prosperity.
How do you read 壮?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: さかん (sakan).
How many strokes does 壮 have?
壮 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 士 (scholar).
Is 壮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
壮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means robust, manhood, prosperity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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