Kanji: 壮 (Robust/Majestic)
The kanji 壮 conveys meanings of "robust," "majestic," "grand," and "heroic." It describes something vigorous, impressive in scale, or related to a prime of life.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ソウ (sō)
Common Words & Usage:
壮大 (sōdai) - Na-adjective. Grand, magnificent, epic.
壮年 (sōnen) - Noun. The prime of life (around 30-50 years old).
壮観 (sōkan) - Noun. Magnificent sight.
壮行会 (sōkōkai) - Noun. A send-off party (to wish someone success).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼らは壮大な計画を立てた。
Romaji: Karera wa sōdai na keikaku o tateta.
English: They made a grand plan.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 壮 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.