Japanese symbol for “grand”
盛大
せいだい
Romaji: seidai
grand; magnificent; lavish; large scale
In Japanese, grand is 盛大, read せいだい (seidai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n grand; magnificent; lavish; large scale; prosperous; thriving
- adj-na, n forceful; powerful; vigorous
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “grand”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 雄大 | ゆうだい yuudai | grand; magnificent; majestic |
| 偉大 | いだい idai | great; grand; magnificent |
| 堂々 | どうどう doudou | magnificent; grand; impressive |
| 広大 | こうだい koudai | vast; extensive; immense |
| 壮大 | そうだい soudai | magnificent; grand; majestic |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 繁盛 | はんじょう hanjou | prosperity; flourishing; thriving |
| 盛る | もる moru | to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to dish up |
| 旺盛 | おうせい ousei | lively; vigorous; energetic |
| 大丈夫 | だいじょうぶ daijoubu | safe; secure; sound |
| 大変 | たいへん taihen | very; greatly; terribly |
| 大学 | だいがく daigaku | university; college |
See also: Chinese symbol for “grand”.
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