JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
壮 — robust
- Reading
- ソウ・さかん
- Meaning
- robust; manhood; prosperity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
壮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・さかん and it means robust; manhood; prosperity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
壮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 壮大 (magnificent).
Japanese words containing 壮
Frequently asked questions
What does 壮 mean in Japanese?
壮 means robust; manhood; prosperity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 壮 read?
壮 is read ソウ・さかん. Reading it inside real words — 壮大 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 壮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 壮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 壮 in a word?
A common word containing 壮 is 壮大 (そうだい) — "magnificent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 壮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 壮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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