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生き生き
ikiiki
Description
「生き生き」は、元気で明るく、力があるように見える様子を表す言葉です。
"生き生き" describes a lively, bright, and energetic appearance.
人や目、話し方などが、とても元気でいいと感じるときに使います。
It is used when people, eyes, or speech seem very energetic and good.
Meanings
生き生きikiiki
lively; full of life; vividly
彼女は毎日生き生きと働いています。
She works energetically every day.
生き生きikiiki
vibrant; vivid; animated
子供たちの目が生き生きしている。
The children's eyes are lively.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
reduplication of 生き (from 生きる, to live), emphasizing a lively, full-of-life quality.
- Nuance
often used with と (生き生きと) as an adverb, or as 生き生きする to describe someone full of vitality.
In videos
“生き生きしてるよ。”
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