Japanese Conversation · Level 115
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Japanese word
活気
Pronunciation
Romajikakki
Meaning
- nounenergy
Example
町には活気があります。machi ni wa kak ki ga a ri ma su
The town is full of energy.
More examples
祭りが始まると、商店街に活気が戻ります。matsu ri ga haji ma ru to shō ten gai ni kak ki ga modo ri ma su
When the festival starts, the shopping district becomes lively again.
Core concept
Refers to the active, spirited quality that gives people, places, or events a sense of life and motion.
Common phrases
活気があるkak ki ga a ru
be lively
活気に満ちるkak ki ni mi chi ru
be full of energy
活気を取り戻すkak ki o to ri modo su
regain its energy
Similar words
賑わいnigiwai: A lively state created by many people, activities, or sounds in a place.
活力katsuryoku: The physical or mental energy that supports action and activity.
熱気nekki: A strong, excited atmosphere created by intense interest or enthusiasm.
生気seiki: A quality of liveliness and vigor shown by a person or place.
Definition in Japanese
人や場所などに、生き生きとした活動の力があふれていること。hito ya ba sho na do ni i ki i ki to shi ta katsu dō no chikara ga a fu re te i ru ko to
Word origin
活気 (kakki) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 活 (katsu, "active") and 気 (ki, "spirit"), meaning a lively spirit.
Usage tips
- A town can have energy in English even when no physical power is involved, so "full of energy" can describe a lively atmosphere.
Other meanings
- livelinessnoun
Opposites
- 沈滞chintaistagnationnoun
Related words
- 活気づくkakkizukubecome livelyverb
- 活気づけるkakkizukeruliven upverb