盛
boom · prosper · copulate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
成 + 皿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of become and dish. Piling on dish.
Symbolism
Grand, prosperity, pile. Represents prosperity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune; ups and downs of life
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; even the prosperous inevitably decay
商売繁盛
しょうばいはんじょう
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business; thriving (prosperous) business
盛衰興亡
せいすいこうぼう
rise and fall; ups and downs; waxing and waning; rise and fall
五陰盛苦
ごおんじょうく
pain caused by the five skandhas; 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
Frequently 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?
Yes. 盛 (boom, prosper, copulate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.