1.
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
A state of economic success, growth, or thriving. Can apply to businesses, families, nations, or communities.
子孫繁栄を願う。
To wish for the prosperity of one's descendants.
町は繁栄している。
The town is flourishing.
経済の繁栄が続いた。
Economic prosperity continued.
USAGE: Used in formal contexts to describe prosperity of nations, businesses, or family lines.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 繁栄する (to prosper/flourish)
- 経済繁栄 (economic prosperity)
- 子孫繁栄 (prosperity of descendants)
- 繁栄を極める (to reach the height of prosperity)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 発展 (development; progress)
- 栄える (to prosper - verb)