1.
prosperity, thriving, flourishing business
A state of being prosperous or thriving, especially in business.
お店が繁盛している。
The shop is doing well.
商売繁盛を祈る。
To pray for business prosperity.
駅前のラーメン屋は繁盛していて、いつも行列ができている。
The ramen shop in front of the station is thriving, and there's always a line.
繁盛 refers to a prosperous state, especially in business.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 繁盛する: to prosper, to thrive
- 商売繁盛: business prosperity
- 繁盛している店: thriving shop
CULTURAL NOTE:
商売繁盛 is a common phrase written on ema (votive tablets) at shrines, praying for business success. 繁盛祈願 (praying for prosperity) is common at New Year.