エネルギッシュ

えねるぎっしゅ
adjective-na
energetic; vigorous; dynamic
1. full of energy; lively and vigorous
Describes a person or activity that is full of energy and vigor, acting in a lively, forceful, spirited way.
かれはとてもエネルギッシュだ。
He is very energetic.
エネルギッシュな(うご)きでダンスを(おど)った。
She danced with energetic movements.
社長(しゃちょう)年齢(ねんれい)(かん)じさせないエネルギッシュな(ひと)だ。
The company president is an energetic person who doesn't seem his age.

A loanword from German "energisch", used as a na-adjective. Describes lively, vigorous people and their actions; carries a clearly positive, admiring tone.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • エネルギッシュな(ひと): an energetic person
  • エネルギッシュに(はたら)く: to work energetically
  • エネルギッシュな演奏(えんそう): a dynamic performance

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 精力的(せいりょくてき): energetic; vigorous — the native equivalent, slightly more formal
  • 活発(かっぱつ): lively; active — emphasizes liveliness; can describe markets and discussions too