Japanese

えいが
Meaning: glory, prosperity, splendor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

栄
華

Example sentences

He attained wealth and fame at a young age and reached the peak of his glory.
この世の栄華など、所詮は夢幻泡影に過ぎない。
The prosperity of this world is, after all, nothing more than a fleeting dream.
人生の栄華など、所詮は一炊之夢に過ぎない。
Prosperity in life is, after all, nothing more than a transient dream.
かつての栄華を失った老将が、華亭鶴唳の思いに沈んでいる。
The old general, having lost his former glory, is lost in the sorrowful memory of his hometown.
栄華を極めた実業家も、死を前にすれば邯鄲之夢に過ぎない。
Even a businessman who reached the peak of glory is nothing but 'the dream of Handan' in the face of death.
栄華を極めた一族の没落を見て、槿花一朝の無常を感じざるを得ない。
Seeing the downfall of a family that once reached the height of prosperity, one cannot help but feel the fleeting nature of human glory.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of great luxury, power, or success. Often used in the phrase '栄華を極める' (to reach the height of prosperity).

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