English–Japanese
“cheerful” in Japanese
How to say “cheerful” in Japanese
“Cheerful” in Japanese is 陽気 (yōki).
陽気 (yōki) centers on a bright, upbeat quality that fills a person or atmosphere with energy and good spirits.
Example sentences with 陽気
初対面でも、彼は陽気に話しかけます。hatsu tai men de mo kare wa yō ki ni hana shi ka ke ma su
Even when meeting someone for the first time, he cheerfully starts a conversation with them.
Tips for using 陽気
- In conversation, 陽気 (yōki) often describes an easy, sociable manner, not just a temporary feeling of happiness.
Other Japanese words for “cheerful”
彼女は明朗な人です。kano jo wa mei rō na hito de su
She is a cheerful person.
彼女は朗らかな人です。kano jo wa hoga ra ka na hito de su
She is a cheerful person.