Japanese word

鮮やか

Pronunciation

Romajiazayaka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivevivid

Example

この絵は鮮やかです。ko no e wa aza ya ka de su

This painting is vivid.

Illustration for 鮮やか (vivid)

More examples

夕焼けの空がとても鮮やかです。yū ya ke no sora ga to te mo aza ya ka de su

The sunset sky is very vivid.

Core concept

鮮やか (azayaka) conveys a clear, lively quality that makes colors, scenes, or abilities immediately stand out.

Common phrases

  • 鮮やかな色aza ya ka na iro

    vivid colors

  • 鮮やかな赤aza ya ka na aka

    vivid red

  • 鮮やかに描くaza ya ka ni ega ku

    paint vividly

Similar words

鮮明senmei: Having clear, sharply defined colors, images, or impressions.
華やかhanayaka: Having a bright, attractive quality created by color, style, or display.
派手hade: Having a bold, attention-getting quality in color, design, or behavior.
きらびやかkirabiyaka: Having a dazzling appearance with rich decoration or brilliant colors.

Definition in Japanese

色彩や表現などがはっきりしていて、生き生きとした感じがあるさま。shiki sai ya hyō gen na do ga ha kki ri shi te i te i ki i ki to shi ta kan ji ga a ru sa ma

Word origin

鮮やか (azayaka, "vivid") is a native Japanese adjective formed with the descriptive suffix やか (yaka), while the older origin of あざ (aza) is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • 鮮やか (azayaka) can describe a skillful action or performance, where vivid refers to the striking way it appears rather than to color.

Other meanings

  • brightna-adjective
  • brilliantna-adjective

Opposites

  • 地味jimiplainna-adjective
  • 淡いawaipalei-adjective

Related words

  • 鮮やかさazayakasavividnessnoun

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