JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

盛

盛 — boom

Reading
セイ・ジョウ・も.る・さか.る・さか.ん
Meaning
boom; prosper; copulate
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

盛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ジョウ・も.る・さか.る・さか.ん and it means boom; prosper; copulate. 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.

盛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 全盛 (height of prosperity), 盛る (to prosper) and 盛大 (grand).

Japanese words containing 盛

Frequently asked questions

What does 盛 mean in Japanese?

盛 means boom; prosper; copulate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 盛 read?

盛 is read セイ・ジョウ・も.る・さか.る・さか.ん. Reading it inside real words — 全盛 and 盛る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 盛 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 盛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 盛 in a word?

A common word containing 盛 is 全盛 (ぜんせい) — "height of prosperity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 盛 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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