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“animatedly” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiikiiki

Example

子どもたちは生き生きと話します。ko do mo ta chi wa i ki i ki to hana shi ma su

The children speak animatedly.

Illustration for 生き生き (animatedly)

How to say “animatedly” in Japanese

“Animatedly” in Japanese is 生き生き (ikiiki).

Shows a living, energetic quality that makes actions, speech, or descriptions feel vivid and full of presence.

Full entry for 生き生き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 生き生き

祖父は若いころの思い出を生き生きと語ります。so fu wa waka i ko ro no omo i de o i ki i ki to kata ri ma su

My grandfather vividly recounts memories of his youth.

Tips for using 生き生き

  • In everyday Japanese, 生き生き (ikiiki) often modifies speech, storytelling, or facial expression, so it can describe vivid presentation rather than physical movement alone.

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