“Lively” in Japanese
Short answer
Lively in Japanese is “溌剌” (hatsuratsu). Full meaning: lively, vigorous, sprightly, animated, vivid.
Other ways to say “Lively” in Japanese
賑々しい
niginigishii lively, merry, gay
ぴんぴん
pinpin lively, energetic, full of life; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound), penetrating, grating
活発
kappatsu lively, active, vigorous, animated, brisk
元気
genki lively, full of spirit, energetic, vigorous, vital, spirited; healthy, well, fit, in good health
旺盛
ousei lively, vigorous, energetic, healthy, avid (e.g. desire), rich (e.g. imagination); full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.), brimming with
瑞々しい
mizumizushii fresh and youthful, lively, vibrant, vivacious, juicy (e.g. fruit)
生々
seisei lively, vivid, vigorous, fresh; being born and raised, growing up
ゲンキ
genki lively, full of spirit, energetic, vigorous, vital, spirited; healthy, well, fit, in good health
わさわさ
wasawasa restless, fidgety, lively, busy
きびきび
kibikibi brisk, lively, energetic
びんびん
binbin lively, energetic, full of life; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound), penetrating, grating
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