🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

繁栄している

Pronunciation / Transliteration: han'ei shite iru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Thriving/ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"その都市は経済的に繁栄している。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Prospering, flourishing, or growing vigorously and successfully.

    "The city has a thriving cultural scene with numerous art galleries and theaters."
As verb
  1. 1

    To grow or develop well or vigorously; to prosper or flourish.

    "Children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and secure."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Old Norse þrífask, meaning 'to thrive' or literally 'to grasp for oneself', evolving through Middle English as thriven. It transitioned from denoting physical prosperity and growth in livestock to encompass general well-being, success, and flourishing human development.

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