Japanese word

活躍

Pronunciation

Romajikatsuyaku

Meaning

  • nounplay an active role

Example

彼はチームで活躍しました。kare wa chī mu de katsu yaku shi ma shi ta

He played an active role on the team.

Illustration for 活躍 (play an active role)

More examples

この作品では、若い俳優の活躍が目立ちます。ko no saku hin de wa waka i hai yū no katsu yaku ga me da chi ma su

The young actors' good performance stands out in this production.

Core concept

Expresses the idea of becoming prominent by actively using one's ability in a given role or situation.

Common phrases

  • 世界で活躍するse kai de katsu yaku su ru

    perform successfully around the world

  • 活躍の場katsu yaku no ba

    field of activity

Similar words

貢献kōken: Work that supports a group, person, or shared goal.
活動katsudō: Planned or continuing work in a particular field or role.
奮闘funtō: Strong effort made while facing a difficult situation.

Definition in Japanese

人や団体などが、活動の中で優れた働きをして注目されること。hito ya dan tai na do ga katsu dō no naka de sugu re ta hatara ki o shi te chū moku sa re ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 活躍 (katsuyaku) joins 活 (katsu, "life") with 躍 (yaku, "leap"), suggesting vigorous action that stands out.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a word meaning mere motion, 活躍 (katsuyaku) usually highlights how well someone or something performs while taking an active part.

Other meanings

  • good performancenoun
  • activitynoun

Related words

  • 活躍ぶりkatsuyakuburiperformancenoun

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