ぴんぴん
ぴんぴん
adverb
lively; energetic; in good health
1.
lively; energetic; in good health
Describes being full of energy and in excellent health, often used for elderly people.
90歳になってもぴんぴんしている。
He's still lively even at 90 years old.
おばあちゃんはまだぴんぴんしているよ。
Grandma is still going strong.
ぴんぴんころりと死にたい。
I want to live healthy until I suddenly pass away.
ぴんぴんころり = staying healthy until sudden death
ぴんぴん is an onomatopoeic word describing someone who is very lively and in excellent health. It is most commonly used when talking about elderly people who remain vigorous.
USAGE:
Almost always appears as ぴんぴんしている (to be in great health). Often carries a nuance of surprise or admiration that someone is so healthy, especially given their age.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ぴんぴんしている: to be lively and healthy
- ぴんぴんころり (PPK): the ideal of staying healthy until a sudden, peaceful death — a popular concept in Japan, especially among the elderly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 元気: healthy, energetic (more common, used for all ages)
- 丈夫: sturdy, robust (emphasizes physical toughness)