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”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Best Escrima Sticks for Students Choosing Your First Pair
- Essential Accessories for Your First Pair of Escrima Sticks
- Best Escrima Sticks for Your First Seminar
- Best Canes for Cane-Fu and Hapkido Training
- Which Rattan Sticks Have the Most Nodes for Durability
- Choosing Filipino Martial Arts Sticks for Double Work
- Choosing a Cane for Self-Defense Class Training
- Are Hollow Plastic Sticks Too Light for Proper Technique
- Are Bahi or Kamagong Sticks Too Heavy for Beginners
- Choosing a Wooden Practice Dagger for Partner Drills