(はつらつ)

はつらつ
na-adjective
lively, vigorous, vibrant
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(はつらつ)とした若者(わかもの)
a lively young person
彼女(かのじょ)溌剌(はつらつ)とした(こえ)挨拶(あいさつ)した。
She greeted me in a vibrant voice.
溌剌(はつらつ)としたプレーで観客(かんきゃく)()かせた。
The vigorous play excited the spectators.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Most commonly used as 溌剌(はつらつ)とした or 溌剌(はつらつ)と.

ORTHOGRAPHY: The kanji 溌剌(はつらつ) uses rare characters. Often written in hiragana as はつらつ, especially in casual writing.

NUANCE: 溌剌(はつらつ) 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(はつらつ)とした若者(わかもの) (lively youth)
  • 溌剌(はつらつ)とした(こえ) (vibrant voice)
  • 溌剌(はつらつ)としたプレー (vigorous play)
  • 溌剌(はつらつ)(はたら)く (to work energetically)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 元気(げんき) (energetic, healthy - more common)
  • 活発(かっぱつ) (active, lively)
  • 快活(かいかつ) (cheerful, vivacious)
  • ()()き (lively, vividly)