若々しい
わかわかしい
i-adjective
youthful; looking young
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 若々しい | 若々しくない |
| Past | 若々しかった | 若々しくなかった |
| て form | 若々しくて | 若々しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 若々しく | — |
| Conditional ば | 若々しければ | 若々しくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 若々しかったら | 若々しくなかったら |
1.
youthful; looking young; full of youthful energy
Appearing or feeling young, especially for one's age. A compliment suggesting vitality, freshness, and energy.
The reduplicated stem 若々 + しい. Used as a compliment, especially for older people who look or act younger than their age.
Common collocations
Similar words
- 若い: young — states a fact about age, and can imply inexperience
- 若々しい: youthful — describes the impression someone gives, always positive, and usually said of people who are no longer young
Related Words
Compare:
フレッシュ (fresh)