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What is the Kanji for 'Grand' and 'Robust'? | 壮

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Grand' and 'Robust', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Grand' and 'Robust' is 壮.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

    Reading

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Samurai

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1321

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Samurai

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dress, Attire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solemn, Villa

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 丬 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Form, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leader, Commander

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 士 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Serve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slave

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 壮 mean?

壮 means 'Grand' and 'Robust'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.