好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)

こうきしんおうせい
na-adjective
full of curiosity; endlessly curious
personality
1. full of curiosity; inquisitive
Describes a person who is eager to know about and try new things. Compound of 好奇心(こうきしん) (curiosity) and 旺盛(おうせい) (vigorous, abundant), and almost always a compliment.
弟(おとうと)は好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)だ。
My little brother is full of curiosity.
好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)な子(こ)どもは質問(しつもん)が多(おお)い。
Curious children ask a lot of questions.
年(とし)を取(と)っても好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)でいることが、元気(げんき)でいる秘訣(ひけつ)だそうだ。
They say the secret to staying healthy is remaining curious even as you get older.

Common collocations

  • 好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)な性格(せいかく): a curious nature
  • 好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)で行動的(こうどうてき)だ: curious and quick to act
  • 子(こ)どものように好奇心旺盛(こうきしんおうせい)だ: as curious as a child

Usage

Common in self-introductions, job applications, and profiles, where it presents a willingness to learn. In everyday speech it is often said with light affection about children and pets.

Similar words

  • 物(もの)好(ず)き: fond of unusual things — can carry a hint of oddness
  • 野次馬根性(やじうまこんじょう): rubbernecking curiosity — negative, about prying into other people's business

Related Words

Related: 好奇心(こうきしん)
Compare: 興味津々(きょうみしんしん) (very interested)
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Added 2026.8.4 15:26 · Revised 2026.9.29 1:18
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