Japanese

やか

あざやか
Meaning: vivid; brilliant; bright; skillful; adroit
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

鮮
や
か

Example sentences

The mountains in autumn are vividly colored.
古い記憶が鮮やかに蘇った。
Old memories were vividly revived.
昔の記憶が鮮やかによみがえった。
Old memories were vividly recalled.
秋の公園は、鮮やかな色彩に包まれている。
The autumn park is wrapped in vivid colors.
この鳥は雄の方が鮮やかな色をしている。
The male of this bird has more vivid colors.
この神社の鳥居は鮮やかな朱で塗られている。
The torii gate of this shrine is painted in a vivid vermilion.
そのトラックの車体は、鮮やかな赤色に塗られていた。
The body of that truck was painted in a bright red color.
彼は前の走者を鮮やかに追い抜いた。
He brilliantly overtook the runner in front.
マジシャンは鮮やかなトリックで観客を驚かせた。
The magician surprised the audience with a brilliant trick.
新緑の季節を迎え、山々は鮮やかな緑を呈している。
With the arrival of the fresh green season, the mountains are exhibiting a vibrant green.

Usage Notes

Used for colors that are striking and clear, or for moves and techniques that are performed brilliantly.

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