Japanese Conversation · Level 100
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Japanese word
弾む
Pronunciation
Romajihazumu
Meaning
- verbbe lively
Example
会話が弾みます。kai wa ga hazu mi ma su
The conversation becomes lively.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes movement or interaction as gaining a buoyant, springlike energy.
Common phrases
話が弾みますhanashi ga hazu mi ma su
The conversation becomes lively
Similar words
盛り上がるmoriagaru: To grow lively as people show increasing interest and involvement.
活気づくkakkizuku: To gain energy and liveliness as activity increases.
Definition in Japanese
会話や話し合いが、話題や受け答えの続きによって活発になること。kai wa ya hana shi a i ga wa dai ya u ke kota e no tsuzu ki ni yo tte kap patsu ni na ru ko to
Word origin
The native Japanese verb 弾む (hazumu, "to bounce") has a physical sense that extends to the figurative sense of becoming lively.
Usage tips
- English uses separate expressions for physical bouncing and lively conversation, while Japanese uses 弾む (hazumu) in both areas.
Other meanings
- bounceverb
- springverb
Opposites
- しらけるshirakerubecome dullverb
Related words
- 弾みhazumilivelinessnoun
- 弾ませるhazumaseruenlivenverb