Japanese word

賑やか

Pronunciation

Romajinigiyaka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivelively

Example

町は賑やかです。machi wa nigi ya ka de su

The town is lively.

Illustration for 賑やか (lively)

More examples

公園は子どもたちの声で賑やかです。kō en wa ko do mo ta chi no koe de nigi ya ka de su

The park is lively with children's voices.

Core concept

Expresses the lively atmosphere that arises when people, movement, or activity fill a place or group.

Common phrases

  • 賑やかな雰囲気nigi ya ka na fun i ki

    lively atmosphere

  • 賑やかな商店街nigi ya ka na shō ten gai

    lively shopping street

  • もっと賑やかmo tto nigi ya ka

    more lively

Similar words

活発kappatsu: Describes a person, group, or activity that shows strong energy and movement.
華やかhanayaka: Describes an atmosphere that is bright, beautiful, and visually impressive.
陽気yōki: Describes a cheerful and friendly mood or character.

Definition in Japanese

人の出入りや活動が多く、にぎわいと明るい活気に満ちているさま。hito no de i ri ya katsu dō ga ō ku ni gi wa i to aka ru i kak ki ni mi chi te i ru sa ma

Word origin

The native Japanese adjective 賑やか (nigiyaka) is built on 賑わう (nigiwau, "to bustle") and uses やか (yaka) to express a noticeable state.

Usage tips

  • A restaurant, street, or classroom can be 賑やか (nigiyaka), showing that the word often describes the atmosphere of a place rather than only a person's energy.

Opposites

Related words

  • 賑やかさnigiyakasalivelinessnoun

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