Japanese

かっき
Meaning: energy; liveliness; vigor; vitality
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

活
気

Example sentences

The market is overflowing with energy.
この街は活気にあふれている。
This city is full of energy.
大阪は食べ物が美味しくて、活気のある街だ。
Osaka is a city with delicious food and a lively atmosphere.
祭りの日は、街中が活気に溢れている。
On the day of the festival, the whole town is overflowing with energy.
彼は若さゆえの活気に横溢している。
He is brimming with the vitality of youth.
早朝の魚市場は、活気にあふれている。
The fish market is full of energy in the early morning.

Usage Notes

Used to describe places, situations, or groups that are full of activity and energy.

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