いそいそ

いそいそ
adverb
cheerfully; eagerly; excitedly
1. cheerfully; eagerly; excitedly
Acting with visible joy and anticipation, often when preparing for something pleasant.
彼女(かのじょ)はいそいそと()かけた。
She went out cheerfully.
いそいそと準備(じゅんび)する。
To prepare eagerly.
デートの(まえ)にいそいそしている。
Being excitedly busy before a date.

いそいそ describes visible happiness and eagerness, often when going somewhere pleasant or preparing for something enjoyable.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • うきうき: cheerful, in high spirits
  • わくわく: excited, thrilled

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • いそいそと()かける: to go out cheerfully
  • いそいそと準備(じゅんび)する: to prepare eagerly