English–Japanese
“be lively” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihazumu
Example
会話が弾みます。kai wa ga hazu mi ma su
The conversation becomes lively.
How to say “be lively” in Japanese
“Be lively” in Japanese is 弾む (hazumu).
Describes movement or interaction as gaining a buoyant, springlike energy.
Example sentences with 弾む
共通の話題が見つかると、初対面の相手とも会話が弾みます。kyō tsū no wa dai ga mi tsu ka ru to hatsu tai men no ai te to mo kai wa ga hazu mi ma su
When you find a topic you have in common, the conversation becomes lively even with someone you have just met.
Tips for using 弾む
- English uses separate expressions for physical bouncing and lively conversation, while Japanese uses 弾む (hazumu) in both areas.