KanjiJLPT N1
Prosperity

hump, high, noble, prosperity

Mnemonic

A ninja arrives at the village under moonlight, planting enchanted seeds that burst with life overnight. Towering crops and overflowing harvests spring up everywhere — the village enters a golden era of prosperity like never before!
Additional thoughts
Picture a shadowy ninja scattering glowing seeds across rice paddies; by dawn, massive stalks tower over rooftops, symbolizing the village's surge to greatness.
Quick recall
A ninja seeds a village with explosive life, triggering unstoppable prosperity.

Details

The keyword for 隆 is prosperity. This kanji conveys the idea of something rising high, flourishing, and thriving in a grand manner. It suggests an upward surge of growth and abundance, evoking the image of something swelling or towering with great vitality. It is often associated with periods of peak success, eminence, and vigorous development.
On'yomi
りゅう

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