1.
vivid, bright, brilliant (color)
Having strong, clear colors that are very bright and noticeable.
紅葉が鮮やかだ。
The autumn leaves are vivid.
鮮やかな色の花が咲いている。
Vivid-colored flowers are blooming.
夕焼けが空を鮮やかな赤に染めた。
The sunset dyed the sky a vivid red.
2.
skillful, impressive, brilliant (action)
Done with impressive skill and precision.
鮮やかに決めた。
He pulled it off brilliantly.
鮮やかな手際で料理を作った。
She prepared the meal with brilliant skill.
あのサッカー選手は鮮やかなドリブルで相手を抜いた。
That soccer player got past the opponent with brilliant dribbling.
鮮やか is a na-adjective meaning vivid, brilliant, or impressive.
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 鮮やかな色 (vivid color)
- Adverb: 鮮やかに (vividly, brilliantly)
- Noun: 鮮やかさ (vividness, brilliance)
SENSE 1 - VIVID COLORS:
- 鮮やかな緑: vivid green
- 鮮やかな紅葉: brilliant autumn leaves
- 色が鮮やかだ: the colors are vivid
SENSE 2 - SKILLFUL/IMPRESSIVE:
- 鮮やかな手際: brilliant skill/technique
- 鮮やかに解決する: to solve brilliantly
- 鮮やかな勝利: impressive victory
OTHER USES:
- 鮮やかな記憶: vivid memory
- 鮮やかに蘇る: to come back vividly