1.
lively, bustling
Full of activity and noise.
にぎやかな町。
A bustling town.
駅前はにぎやかだ。
The area in front of the station is bustling.
お祭りで通りがにぎやかになった。
The street became bustling because of the festival.
2.
cheerful, animated
Having a bright, energetic atmosphere.
にぎやかな食卓。
A lively dinner table.
にぎやかな子供たちだ。
The children are lively.
家族が集まって、にぎやかなお正月だった。
The family gathered and it was a cheerful New Year.
賑やか is a na-adjective describing lively, bustling places or atmospheres with positive connotations.
FORMS:
- Noun modifier: 賑やかな町 (a lively town)
- Predicate: 駅前は賑やかだ (The station area is bustling)
- Adverb: 賑やかに (lively, in a lively manner)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 賑やかな通り: bustling street
- 賑やかな雰囲気: lively atmosphere
- 賑やかになる: to become lively
CONTRAST:
- 賑やか: lively, bustling (positive)
- 静か: quiet, calm (opposite)
- うるさい: noisy (negative connotation)
RELATED VERB:
にぎわう: to be crowded, to thrive