1.
lively, vigorous, vibrant, full of energy
Describes someone or something full of energy, life, and vigor. Often implies youthful vitality and enthusiastic spirit.
溌剌とした若者
a lively young person
彼女は溌剌とした声で挨拶した。
She greeted me in a vibrant voice.
溌剌としたプレーで観客を沸かせた。
The vigorous play excited the spectators.
ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Most commonly used as 溌剌とした or 溌剌と.
ORTHOGRAPHY: The kanji 溌剌 uses rare characters. Often written in hiragana as はつらつ, especially in casual writing.
NUANCE: 溌剌 suggests energetic vitality, often with connotations of youth and freshness. It's more about physical/mental vigor than just a cheerful mood.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 溌剌とした若者 (lively youth)
- 溌剌とした声 (vibrant voice)
- 溌剌としたプレー (vigorous play)
- 溌剌と働く (to work energetically)
RELATED WORDS:
- 元気 (energetic, healthy - more common)
- 活発 (active, lively)
- 快活 (cheerful, vivacious)
- 生き生き (lively, vividly)