English–Japanese
“get excited” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihashagu
Example
子どもたちは遠足ではしゃぎました。ko do mo ta chi wa en soku de ha sha gi ma shi ta
The children got excited on the field trip.
How to say “get excited” in Japanese
“Get excited” in Japanese is はしゃぐ (hashagu).
Describes becoming so openly lively and excited that one's behavior turns playful and energetic.
Example sentences with はしゃぐ
休日には、子どもたちが公園ではしゃいでいます。kyū jitsu ni wa ko do mo ta chi ga kō en de ha sha i de i ma su
On holidays, the children are frolicking in the park.
Tips for using はしゃぐ
- はしゃぐ (hashagu) often suggests noisy, playful excitement, so it is less neutral than simply saying that someone feels happy.