栄える

さかえる · sakaeru · JLPT N1 · verb-ichidan

to flourish

🌳 Tree (木) topped with bright blossoms = a tree in full bloom = flourishing

The kanji 栄 pairs 木 (tree) with a bright flaring element on top, like a tree at its peak. Sakaeru describes a city, business, or person thriving.

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