Japanese

めく

いろめく
Meaning: to liven up; to be stirred; to become active; to take on color
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 色めく 色めかない
Polite 色めきます 色めきません
Past 色めいた 色めかなかった
Polite + Past 色めきました 色めきませんでした
Te-form 色めいて 色めかなくて
Potential 色めける 色めけない
Passive 色めかれる 色めかれない
Causative 色めかせる 色めかせない
Causative + Passive 色めかされる 色めかされない
Imperative 色めけ 色めくな

Handwriting

色
め
く

Example

The whole workplace livened up at the enthusiasm of the new employees.

Usage Notes

Often used when a place or group of people suddenly becomes active, excited, or stirred by some news or event.

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