旺
flourishing, successful, beautiful, vigorous
Readings
On'yomi
- オウ
Kun'yomi
- さかん
Meaning
旺 centers on vibrant, thriving energy: flourishing, vigorous growth, or striking beauty that comes from being full of life and success.
Most common words using 旺
- 旺盛おうせいN2
lively; vigorous; energetic; healthy; avid (e.g. desire); rich (e.g. imagination)
- 旺文社おうぶんしゃ
Oubunsha (publisher)
- 元気旺盛げんきおうせい
brimming with vitality; full of vigor; full of life
- 士気旺盛しきおうせい
morale being very high; heightened fighting spirit
- 好奇心旺盛こうきしんおうせい
brimming with curiosity
- 旺然おうぜん
prosperous
- 気力旺盛きりょくおうせい
being full of energy (drive, motivation, vitality)
- 食欲旺盛しょくよくおうせい
voracious; having a hearty appetite
Study
Etymology
旺 combines 日 (sun) with 王 (king), suggesting the radiant, powerful energy of a king under the sun. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component choice clearly conveys brightness and strength.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 shines beside a king 王, making everything around him flourish with vigorous, beautiful success.
Reading mnemonic
For オウ, imagine a king flourishing under the sun while wearing a golden crown that gleams like the sound "oh": oh -> オウ, and his kingdom thrives.