盛
boom · prosper · copulate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of become and dish. Piling on dish.
Symbolism
Grand, prosperity, pile. Represents prosperity.
Component Breakdown
成 + 皿
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
盛者必衰
じょうしゃひっすい
even the prosperous inevitably decay; sic transit gloria mundi; all that's fair must fade
商売繁盛
しょうばいはんじょう
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
盛衰興亡
せいすいこうぼう
rise and fall; ups and downs; waxing and waning
五陰盛苦
ごおんじょうく
pain caused by the five skandhas
Proverbs & Idioms
盛衰は世の常
せいすいはよのつね
Rise and fall are the way of the world
Prosperity and decline are natural cycles
Anime & Manga
ダンジョン島で宿屋をやろう！ 創造魔法を貰った俺の細腕繁盛記
Let’s Run an Inn on Dungeon Island! (In a World Ruled by Women)
A well-known work with 盛 in its Japanese title.
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WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 盛 mean in Japanese?
盛 means boom, prosper, copulate.
How do you read 盛?
On'yomi: セイ、ジョウ (SEI, JOU). Kun'yomi: も.る、さか.る、さか.ん (moru, sakaru, sakan).
How many strokes does 盛 have?
盛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 盛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
盛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means boom, prosper, copulate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.