Japanese Conversation · Level 123
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Japanese word
旺盛
Pronunciation
Romajiōsei
Meaning
- na-adjectivevigorous
Example
植物が旺盛に育っています。shoku butsu ga ō sei ni soda tte i ma su
The plants are growing vigorously.
More examples
その子は運動の後も旺盛な食欲を見せます。so no ko wa un dō no ato mo ō sei na shoku yoku o mi se ma su
Even after exercising, the child shows a hearty appetite.
Core concept
Expresses strong energy or vitality that appears in active growth, behavior, or desire.
Common phrases
旺盛な食欲ō sei na shoku yoku
hearty appetite
旺盛な好奇心ō sei na kō ki shin
keen curiosity
旺盛に活動するō sei ni katsu dō su ru
act vigorously
Similar words
盛んsakan: Describes something that is flourishing, widespread, or actively taking place.
活発kappatsu: Describes lively activity, movement, or interaction.
精力的seiryokuteki: Describes a person or activity that uses a great deal of energy.
Definition in Japanese
活動や生命力などが盛んで、力強く続くさま。katsu dō ya sei mei ryoku na do ga saka n de chikara zuyo ku tsuzu ku sa ma
Word origin
旺盛 (ōsei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 旺 (ō, "prosperous or flourishing") and 盛 (sei, "to fill or prosper"), both pointing to vigorous fullness.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 旺盛 (ōsei) often modifies abstract nouns such as curiosity and appetite, while English commonly uses more specific words such as keen and hearty.
Other meanings
- energeticna-adjective
- abundantna-adjective
- richna-adjective
Opposites
- 不活発fukatsuhatsuinactivena-adjective
Related words
- 旺盛さōseisavigornoun