What does kanji 隆 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 隆 is hump.

How is kanji 隆 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 隆 are リュウ.

The main radical for kanji 隆 is 阜.

JōyōJLPT N1Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

隆

Meaning

hump

hump, high, noble, prosperity

Stroke Order

Variant: 隆 (Kyūjitai) • Old form: 隆[4] • Added to Jōyō: 1946

5 reference sentences

地震のあと、海底が隆起した。

After the earthquake, the seabed uplifted.

火山活動で島の一部が隆起した。

Part of the island rose due to volcanic activity.

この王朝は文化が隆盛したことで知られる。

This dynasty is known for its flourishing culture.

港ができてから、この町は急に隆盛した。

After the port was built, this town suddenly prospered.

商業の隆盛は人々の暮らしを大きく変えた。

Commercial prosperity greatly changed people's lives.

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