栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
Meanings
- Noun ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
Kanji
- 栄 flourish. Read as エイ.
- 枯 wither
- 盛 heap up. Read as セイ.
- 衰 decline. Read as スイ.
Example sentences
- 栄枯盛衰は世の習い。
A man's life has its ups and downs.
Word lists
Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists