活気(かっき)

活気(かっき) means vigor, liveliness, or energy. It describes an energetic atmosphere or state.

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 活気(かっき)がある (to be lively/energetic)
• 活気(かっき)にあふれる (to be full of vitality)
• 活気(かっき)づく (to become lively)
• 活気(かっき)を取(と)り戻(もど)す (to regain vitality)

USAGE:

• Describes places: 活気(かっき)のある街(まち) (lively town)
• Describes atmospheres: 活気(かっき)のある職場(しょくば) (energetic workplace)
• Describes economy: 経済(けいざい)に活気(かっき)がない (the economy lacks vigor)

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 元気(げんき): personal energy/health
• 活気(かっき): atmosphere/environment energy
• 活力(かつりょく): vitality (more formal)