Japanese Conversation · Level 52
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Japanese word
陽気
Pronunciation
Romajiyōki
Meaning
- na-adjectivecheerful
Example
彼女はいつも陽気です。kano jo wa i tsu mo yō ki de su
She is always cheerful.
More examples
初対面でも、彼は陽気に話しかけます。hatsu tai men de mo kare wa yō ki ni hana shi ka ke ma su
Even when meeting someone for the first time, he cheerfully starts a conversation with them.
Core concept
陽気 (yōki) centers on a bright, upbeat quality that fills a person or atmosphere with energy and good spirits.
Common phrases
陽気に話すyō ki ni hana su
talk cheerfully
陽気に振る舞うyō ki ni fu ru ma u
act cheerfully
陽気な人yō ki na hito
cheerful person
Similar words
快活kaikatsu: Describes a person who is lively, cheerful, and energetic in manner.
朗らかhogaraka: Describes a person or expression that is open, warm, and naturally cheerful.
社交的shakōteki: Describes a person who readily interacts with others and enjoys social contact.
Definition in Japanese
明るく快活で、楽しそうな気分や雰囲気に満ちているさま。aka ru ku kai katsu de tano shi sō na ki bun ya fun i ki ni mi chi te i ru sa ma
Word origin
陽 (yō, "sunny" or "yang") combines with 気 (ki, "spirit" or "air") to form the Sino-Japanese compound 陽気 (yōki).
Usage tips
- In conversation, 陽気 (yōki) often describes an easy, sociable manner, not just a temporary feeling of happiness.
Other meanings
- livelyna-adjective
- jovialna-adjective
Opposites
- 陰気inkigloomyna-adjective
Related words
- 陽気さyōkisacheerfulnessnoun