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.
彼女はいそいそと出かけた。
She went out cheerfully.
いそいそと準備する。
To prepare eagerly.
デートの前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:
- いそいそと出かける: to go out cheerfully
- いそいそと準備する: to prepare eagerly