“Prosperous” or “Vigorous” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “壮”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “壮” means “Glorious”, “Magnificent” or “Mighty young man” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “壮”

Jouyou Kanji “壮” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
6 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
そう(sou) |
| しょう(shou) |
| Kun-Yomi |
さか(ん)(saka(n)) |
| Meanings |
Prosperous, Vigorous, Furious |
| Splendid, Extensive |
| Young(around thirty years old) and energetic men |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “壮”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 壮快(そうかい-so u ka i) |
Stirring |
| 壮観(そうかん-so u ka n) |
Glorious view, Brilliant view, Splendid view, Magnificent view |
| 壮挙(そうきょ-so u kyo) |
Grand project, Heroic attempt, Daring attempt |
| 壮健(そうけん-so u ke n) |
Healthy, Robust, Being physically healthy and mentally tough |
| 壮語(そうご-so u go) |
Bragging, Exaggeration |
| 壮行会(そうこうかい-so u ko u ka i) |
Farewell party, Send-off party |
| 壮士(そうし-so u shi) |
① Mighty young man, ② Swaggerer, Arrogant political activist |
| 壮者(そうしゃ-so u sha) |
A man in the prime of life |
| 壮絶(そうぜつ-so u ze tsu) |
Grand, Heroic, Sublime, Fierce |
| 壮大(そうだい-so u da i) |
Magnificent, Grand, Majestic, Splendid |
| 壮丁(そうてい-so u te i) |
Youth, Young man who has reached adulthood |
| 壮図(そうと-so u to) |
Ambitious undertaking, Grand scheme |
| 壮途(そうと-so u to) |
Ambitious course, Ambitious start |
| 壮年(そうねん-so u ne n) |
Prime of life, Age of one’s prime life, Man of prime ages |
| 壮美(そうび-so u bi) |
Sublime, Magnificent beauty |
| 壮齢(そうれい-so u re i) |
iIn the prime of manhood |
| 壮麗(そうれい-so u re i) |
Splendid, Glorious, Magnificent, Superb |
| 壮烈(そうれつ-so u re tsu) |
Heroic, Brave, Courageous |
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