栄枯

Reading

Kana: えいこ

Romaji: eiko

Definition

noun

1

vicissitudes; ups and downs

Kanji

栄

Readings: エイ、 ヨウ、 さか.える、 は.え、 -ば.え、 は.える、 え

Meanings: flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor

枯

Readings: コ、 か.れる、 か.らす

Meanings: wither, die, dry up, be seasoned

Example Sentence

栄枯盛衰(えいこせいすい)は世(よ)の習(なら)い。

➥A man's life has its ups and downs.