“Spirited” in Japanese
Short answer
Spirited in Japanese is “勃々” (botsubotsu). Full meaning: spirited, rising, energetic.
Other ways to say “Spirited” in Japanese
気鋭
kiei spirited, energetic
男勝り
otokomasari (of a woman) strong-minded, spirited, mannish
甲斐甲斐しい
kaigaishii brisk and efficient, diligent, devoted, spirited
勃勃
botsubotsu spirited, rising, energetic
元気
genki lively, full of spirit, energetic, vigorous, vital, spirited; healthy, well, fit, in good health
男まさり
otokomasari (of a woman) strong-minded, spirited, mannish
かいがいしい
kaigaishii brisk and efficient, diligent, devoted, spirited
甲斐がいしい
kaigaishii brisk and efficient, diligent, devoted, spirited
骨っぽい
honeppoi bony, tough, plucky, spirited, hard to deal with
活きのいい
ikinoii fresh (e.g. fish); lively, spirited, animated, full of energy
活きがいい
ikigaii fresh (e.g. fish); lively, spirited, animated, full of energy
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