Japanese word

活力

Pronunciation

Romajikatsuryoku

Meaning

  • nounenergy

Example

朝の散歩は一日の活力になります。asa no san po wa ichi nichi no katsu ryoku ni na ri ma su

A morning walk provides energy for the day.

Illustration for 活力 (energy)

More examples

彼女の活力あふれる発言が、場の空気を明るくしました。kano jo no katsu ryoku a fu re ru hatsu gen ga ba no kū ki o aka ru ku shi ma shi ta

Her energetic remarks brightened the atmosphere.

Core concept

Describes the force that keeps a person, group, or activity lively and active.

Common phrases

  • 活力に満ちたkatsu ryoku ni mi chi ta

    full of vitality

  • 活力を与えるkatsu ryoku o ata e ru

    give energy

  • 活力を取り戻すkatsu ryoku o to ri modo su

    regain energy

  • 活力を保つkatsu ryoku o tamo tsu

    maintain energy

  • 活力を失うkatsu ryoku o ushina u

    lose energy

Similar words

活気kakki: The lively energy that characterizes a group, place, or activity.
気力kiryoku: The mental energy and determination needed for action or effort.
精力seiryoku: Physical and mental energy available for demanding or sustained work.
生命力seimeiryoku: The force that enables a person or living thing to remain active.

Definition in Japanese

心身や物事を生き生きと動かし、活動を続けるもととなる力。shin shin ya mono goto o i ki i ki to ugo ka shi katsu dō o tsuzu ke ru mo to to na ru chikara

Word origin

活力 (katsuryoku) combines 活 (katsu, "live") and 力 (ryoku, "force"), joining the ideas of liveliness and strength in a Sino-Japanese compound.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 活力 (katsuryoku) often describes not only a person's energy but also the vigor of a community, organization, or economy.

Other meanings

  • vitalitynoun
  • dynamismnoun

Opposites

  • 無気力mukiryokuapathynoun

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