Meaning of 壮(そう) in Japanese

壮
Kana Reading
そう
Romaji
sō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
    Meaning
    vibrancy; strength; bravery; manliness
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (esp. of men) one's prime (approx. age 30)

Related Kanji

壮 JLPT 1

6 strokes

robust, manhood, prosperity

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: さかん

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