The kanji character 興 primarily conveys the meanings of "interest," "entertainment," "revival," "prosper," "become popular," "thrive," and "arouse." It suggests a state of excitement, flourishing, or becoming lively, often linked to activities or developments that attract attention or create positive change. It can also refer to raising something up, or the start of something.

・On-yomi (音読み): コウ (kō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ・おこ（る） (oko(ru)) - to rise; to prosper; to become popular ・おこ（す） (oko(su)) - to raise; to cause; to arouse

⚫︎興味 (きょうみ) Translation: interest ⚫︎興奮 (こうふん) Translation: excitement; agitation; excitement ⚫︎復興 (ふっこう) Translation: revival; reconstruction; restoration