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栄
Prosper, Flourish
さか.える, は.え
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Nagoya's famous shopping and entertainment district is called 栄 (Sakae), a name chosen because the area was expected to prosper and flourish.
Memory Trick
Imagine a healthy tree (木) growing bigger every year until it becomes strong and prosperous. A flourishing tree reminds you of 栄.
Readings
Onyomi: エイ
Kunyomi: さか.える, は.え
Example Words
栄える
さかえる (sakaeru)
To prosper
栄養
えいよう (eiyou)
Nutrition
繁栄
はんえい (hanei)
Prosperity
光栄
こうえい (kouei)
Honor
Example Sentence
町 は 大きく 栄えました。
まち は おおきく さかえました。
machi wa ookiku sakaemashita
The town prospered greatly.