This is the 5207th most frequent Japanese word.
隆
"隆" means "prosperity," "thriving," or "noble."
Used as a proper noun, a part of a person's name.
彼の名前は隆です。
His name is Takashi.
Used as part of a compound word "隆盛" (prosperity), indicating a state of flourishing or thriving.
この地域の産業は隆盛を極めています。
The industry in this region is thriving greatly.
Appears in the name of a temple, "広隆寺" (Koryuji).