Japanese symbol for “sumptuous”
豪勢
ごうせい
Romaji: gousei
grand; luxurious; lavish; sumptuous
In Japanese, sumptuous is 豪勢, read ごうせい (gousei).
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; luxurious; lavish; sumptuous
- adj-na, n great; large; big (e.g. storm)
- adv very; greatly; extremely
Written forms: 豪勢、豪盛、強勢. Readings: ごうせい、こうせい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sumptuous”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ゴージャス | ゴージャス goojasu | gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant |
| 豪奢 | ごうしゃ gousha | luxurious; magnificent; extravagant |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豪華 | ごうか gouka | extravagant; lavish; opulent |
| 豪雨 | ごうう gouu | torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst |
| 豪快 | ごうかい goukai | hearty; tremendous; magnificent |
| 強豪 | きょうごう kyougou | overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse |
| 富豪 | ふごう fugou | wealthy person; millionaire |
| 豪族 | ごうぞく gouzoku | powerful family; powerful clan |
| 姿勢 | しせい shisei | posture; pose; position |
| 勢力 | せいりょく seiryoku | influence; power; might |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sumptuous”.
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