壮

robust, virile

JLPT N1 6 strokes

Kun'yomi: さかん
On'yomi: ソウ

壮 means "robust, virile". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read さかん in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

壮 in example sentences

山頂さんちょうからの眺ながめは壮観そうかんだった。

Sanchou kara no nagame wa soukan datta.

The view from the mountain top was spectacular.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 壮

壮大 grand, magnificent

Common questions

What does the kanji 壮 mean?: 壮 means "robust, virile". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 壮 have?: 壮 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 壮 read?: It is read さかん in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 壮?: 壮 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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