Translation guide
The English verb "prosper" describes thriving, succeeding, or flourishing, especially financially or in business. Japanese expresses this through several verbs and phrases that differ in nuance, formality, and whether they focus on economic success, general well-being, or growth.
Expressing that a person, company, or business is doing well economically, making money, or thriving commercially.
Most common for businesses, shops, or commercial ventures that are bustling and profitable. Often used for stores, restaurants, etc.
That shop is prospering.
The new restaurant is prospering.
Broader than 繁盛する; can refer to a town, family, or business flourishing. Often implies long-term prosperity and glory.
General term for 'succeed'. Can be used for financial success but is broader. Often used with ビジネスで (in business).
He prospered in business.
Specifically means 'to be profitable' or 'to make money'. More about profit than overall thriving.
Expressing that someone or something is doing very well, growing, or flourishing in a broader sense, including health, happiness, or development.
Works for general flourishing of people, communities, or nature. Can be used for non-financial prosperity.
An era when culture prospered.
Formal, often used for nations, societies, or large-scale prosperity. Similar to 'prosper' in a grand sense.
The nation prospers.
Means 'to develop' or 'to expand'. Often used for cities, industries, or organizations growing and prospering.
This region prospered rapidly.
Means 'to become popular/prosperous'. Often used for activities, industries, or customs.
Tourism has prospered in this town.
Expressing that someone is doing well after moving, starting something new, or in a challenging situation.
繁盛する is for commercial thriving (shops, restaurants). 栄える is broader, for towns, families, or cultures flourishing. 繁栄する is formal and large-scale (nations, companies).
繁盛する is only for businesses or commercial activities. For personal thriving, use うまくいく or 成功する.
この町は商業で栄えた。
This town prospered through commerce.
The family business is prospering.
この商売は儲かる。
This business is profitable (prospers).
I wish for my descendants to prosper.
会社の繁栄を祈ります。
I pray for the prosperity of the company.