This is the 1888th most frequent Japanese word.
盛
"盛" means prosperity, flourishing, or a peak/prime.
In this sentence, '盛り付け' refers to the arrangement or plating of food on dishes, derived from the root '盛' meaning 'to heap' or 'to pile up', showcasing the artistic way food is served.
そのレストランの料理は盛り付けが美しいです。
The presentation of dishes at that restaurant is beautiful.
Here, '盛大' (seidai) uses '盛' in the context of 'grand' or 'magnificent', indicating the scale and celebratory nature of the event.
盛大なパーティーが開催されました。
A grand party was held.
In this example, '盛り上がり' captures the sense of 'rising up' or 'excitement', referring to the increasing enthusiasm or progress in someone's efforts, highlighting dynamic action or emotion.