Japanese symbol for “avid”
旺盛
おうせい
Romaji: ousei
lively; vigorous; energetic; healthy
In Japanese, avid is 旺盛, read おうせい (ousei).
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Meanings
- adj-na, n lively; vigorous; energetic; healthy; avid (e.g. desire); rich (e.g. imagination)
- adj-na, n-suf full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 旺文社 | おうぶんしゃ oubunsha | Oubunsha (publisher) |
| 気力旺盛 | きりょくおうせい kiryokuousei | being full of energy (drive, motivation, vitality) |
| 元気旺盛 | げんきおうせい genkiousei | brimming with vitality; full of vigor; full of life |
| 士気旺盛 | しきおうせい shikiousei | morale being very high; heightened fighting spirit |
| 旺然 | おうぜん ouzen | prosperous |
| 盛り | さかり sakari | height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); (in) season |
| 盛ん | さかん sakan | prosperous; flourishing; thriving |
| 盛大 | せいだい seidai | grand; magnificent; lavish |
See also: Chinese symbol for “avid”.
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