ぴんぴんしている
ぴんぴんしている
expression
to be lively and well; to be in great health; to be full of energy
1.
to be lively and well; to be in great health; to be full of energy
To be in excellent health and full of vitality, especially used for elderly people or those who have recovered from illness.
An onomatopoeic expression where ぴんぴん evokes the image of something springy, taut, and full of life — like a fish flipping energetically. Combined with している (to be in a state of), it describes someone who is noticeably healthy and vigorous.
Usage
Most commonly used about elderly people to express pleasant surprise at their vitality, or about someone who has recovered quickly from illness. The tone is always positive and often slightly admiring or surprised.
Related words
- ぴんぴんころり: to live healthily until dying suddenly — an ideal of aging well without prolonged illness. Often abbreviated as PPK.