English–Japanese
“be enthusiastic” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiharikiru
Example
新しい仕事なので、張り切っています。atara shi i shi goto na no de ha ri ki tte i ma su
I am enthusiastic because it is a new job.
How to say “be enthusiastic” in Japanese
“Be enthusiastic” in Japanese is 張り切る (harikiru).
Describes taking on a task with unusually high energy and eagerness, often putting in more effort than usual.
Example sentences with 張り切る
初めての授業なので、学生たちは張り切って発言しています。haji me te no ju gyō na no de gaku sei ta chi wa ha ri ki tte hatsu gen shi te i ma su
Since it is their first class, the students are speaking up enthusiastically.
Tips for using 張り切る
- The phrase 張り切っている (harikitte iru) describes energy that is visible in a person's actions, especially when starting a new task or role.