快活(かいかつ)

かいかつ
na-adjective
cheerful, lively, vivacious
1. cheerful, lively, vivacious, bright
Describes someone with an outgoing, bright, and energetic personality. Suggests a naturally positive disposition and engaging manner.
快活(かいかつ)な笑顔(えがお)
a cheerful smile
彼女(かのじょ)は快活(かいかつ)で誰(だれ)からも好(す)かれる。
She is cheerful and liked by everyone.
快活(かいかつ)な性格(せいかく)の彼(かれ)は、職場(しょくば)のムードメーカーだ。
With his vivacious personality, he is the mood maker of the workplace.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 快活(かいかつ)な性格(せいかく).

NUANCE: 快活(かいかつ) describes a bright, outgoing personality with natural energy and positivity. It's a straightforward compliment suggesting someone who is fun to be around.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 快活(かいかつ)な笑顔(えがお) (cheerful smile)
  • 快活(かいかつ)な性格(せいかく) (lively personality)
  • 快活(かいかつ)な人(ひと) (cheerful person)
  • 快活(かいかつ)に話(はな)す (to speak vivaciously)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 明(あか)るい (bright, cheerful - more common)
  • 陽気(ようき) (cheerful, jovial)
  • 溌剌(はつらつ) (lively, vigorous)
  • 活発(かっぱつ) (active, lively)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:41
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