壮そう

noun, na-adjective

vibrancy; strength; bravery; manliness

Describes a vigorous, bold, or masculine quality, often used in literary or formal contexts.

• 彼かれの壮そうな生いき方かたに感かん銘めいを受うけた。

  I was impressed by his vibrant way of life.

noun, na-adjective

prime of life; one's prime (around age 30, especially for men)

Refers to the peak period of a man's vigor, typically around age 30. Often used in expressions like 壮を過ぎる.

• 彼かれは壮そうを過すぎても精せい力りょく的てきに働はたらいている。

  He still works energetically even though he is past his prime.

counter

counter for cones or sticks of moxa (in moxibustion)

Specialized counter used in moxibustion therapy. Also written as 草.

• 灸きゅうを三さん壮そう据すえた。

  I applied three cones of moxa.