Kanji Breakdown: 旺
Core Meaning: Prosperous, flourishing, vigorous; bright/glowing
Reading: オウ (ō) / ワン (wan)
Structure Analysis:
日 (sun): light/energy source
王 (king): supreme/ruling power
Character combines "sun" + "king" - depicting royal brilliance and supreme vitality.
Essential Vocabulary & Usage
1. 旺盛 (おうせい・ōsei) - Vigorous, energetic
"He has an旺盛 appetite for learning."
彼は学習意欲が旺盛だ。
2. 景気旺盛 (けいきおうせい・keiki ōsei) - Business prosperity
"The economy is currently booming."
現在、景気は旺盛である。
3. 精力的旺盛 (せいりょくてきおうせい・seiryokuteki ōsei) - Full of energy
"The young athlete shows旺盛 energy."
若い選手は精力が旺盛だ。
4. 好奇心旺盛 (こうきしんおうせい・kōkishin ōsei) - Highly curious
"Children are naturally very curious."
子供は本来好奇心旺盛である。
Key Insight
旺 represents dynamic prosperity and vibrant energy - not just material wealth but also mental vigor, business activity, and natural vitality. Unlike static prosperity (栄), 旺 emphasizes active flourishing and overflowing energy. Commonly appears in business reports, personality descriptions, and motivational contexts.
*Stroke Order: 8 strokes - write 日 first, then 王 component.*