Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
prosperous
Also: flourishing; thriving; successful
In Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, where mackerel processing is a major industry, the rising prices of imported mackerel from Norway and other countries, which account for most of the raw materials, have worsened the profitability of seafood processors, and it has become clear that approximately 20% are either bankrupt or in a state of de facto closure.