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壮
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
さかん
sakan
robust · manhood · prosperity
dark
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Component Breakdown
壮=
丬士
丬 + 士
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bed and warrior. Warrior healthy in bed.
Symbolism
Grand, healthy, heroic. Represents robustness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
少壮気鋭
しょうそうきえい
young and energetic; up-and-coming; young and energetic
大言壮語
たいげんそうご
big talk; boasting; bragging; big talk
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; magnanimous in one's attitude of mind
壮大な夢
そうだいなゆめ
A grand dream; A magnificent aspiration