also: やさか
A somewhat literary or formal word for thriving and prosperity. Often used in celebratory contexts, such as toasts or well-wishes.
Let's raise a glass to prosperity.
best of luck; hurray
Used as an exclamation to wish someone success or to cheer them on. Can be seen as a slightly old-fashioned or formal alternative to がんばって.
Best of luck on your new journey!
Standard modern kanji spelling.
Old-form kanji spelling; rarely used today.
Alternate reading; less common and may be encountered in older or poetic contexts.
A compound of the native adverb いや, “increasingly, ever more,” and さか, denoting prosperity or flourishing and related to 栄える.