壮士

そうし

Meanings

1. Noun vigorous man; man in his prime
2. activist for the Freedom and People's Rights Movement (Meiji period) See also: 自由民権運動 (じゆうみんけんうんどう).
3. freelance political ruffian; hired intimidator (acting under the pretext of social justice)

Kanji

• 壮 grand. Read as ソウ.
• 士 man. Read as シ.

Words containing 壮士

• 少壮士官 (しょうそうしかん) youth officer

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