Japanese

はんえい
Meaning: prosperity; flourishing; thriving
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

繁
栄

Example sentences

The peaceful era continued, and the country prospered.
名君の治は、国に繁栄をもたらした。
The reign of the wise monarch brought prosperity to the country.
その王の治世は、平和と繁栄の時代として歴史に刻まれている。
The reign of that king is engraved in history as an era of peace and prosperity.
かつては小さな村だったが、今や繁栄する都邑となった。
It used to be a small village, but now it has become a prosperous metropolis.
この国の繁栄は天壌無窮であると信じられている。
It is believed that the prosperity of this country is eternal.
祖父の善行が実を結び、まさに于公高門と言うべき繁栄を遂げた。
My grandfather's good deeds bore fruit, and the family achieved a prosperity that truly deserves to be called 'Ukou Koumon'.
その国は三槐九棘の賢明な統治によって繁栄を極めた。
The country reached the peak of prosperity through the wise rule of its high-ranking officials.
この家門の繁栄は、先祖代々の積厚流光によるものだ。
The prosperity of this family is due to the accumulated merits of generations of ancestors.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a state of being successful and flourishing, often referring to a nation, city, or family.

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