adjectival noun or quasi-adjective

  1. prosperous, flourishing, thriving, successful.
  2. popular, widespread.
  3. active, lively, energetic, vigorous, brisk, strong.
  4. enthusiastic, eager, hearty, frequent, repeated.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
盛ん さかん
 
旺ん さかん
 
壮ん さかん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

boom, prosper, copulate
も.る セイ さか.る (6th, N1)
turn into, become, get
セイ な.る ジョウ (4th, N3)
5th calendar sign
つちのえ ボ ボウ (Kentei Pre-1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
halberd, arms, festival car
ほこ カ ほこづくり (Kentei 1)
piling, ceremony radical (no. 56)
ヨク いぐるみ (Kentei 1)
hooked enclosure
dish, a helping, plate
さら ベイ (3rd, N2)