威勢(いせい)

いせい
noun
vigor, energy, high spirits
emotion
See also: 異性(いせい) (opposite sex)
1. vigor, energy, high spirits, gusto
Spirited energy or liveliness, especially as expressed outwardly through voice, manner, or attitude. Often used to describe the energetic atmosphere at markets, festivals, or workplaces.
威勢(いせい)のいい掛(か)け声(ごえ)が聞(き)こえる。
Spirited shouts can be heard.
魚屋(さかなや)の店主(てんしゅ)が威勢(いせい)よく客(きゃく)を呼(よ)び込(こ)んでいる。
The fish shop owner is energetically calling out to customers.
最初(さいしょ)は威勢(いせい)がよかったが、だんだん元気(げんき)がなくなってきた。
At first he was full of energy, but gradually he lost his spirit.

Usage

Most commonly appears in the phrase 威勢(いせい)がいい (spirited, energetic) or the adverbial form 威勢(いせい)よく. Associated with the lively atmosphere of traditional Japanese markets and festivals.

Common collocations

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