Translation guide
Describes a state of being energetic, lively, and full of life. Japanese expresses this through adjectives, verbs, and idiomatic phrases that convey physical and mental vigor.
彼は活力に満ちている。
He is full of vitality.
彼女はいつも元気だ。
She is always energetic.
To describe someone or something as full of energy and life.
The most common and versatile word for being energetic, healthy, and in good spirits. Can be used for people, animals, and sometimes things.
Describes an active, lively, and vigorous nature, often used for children, animals, or dynamic activities.
彼女は活発な子供だ。
She is a lively child.
An adverb or suru-verb meaning 'vividly' or 'full of life', often used to describe someone's expression, eyes, or performance.
彼の目は生き生きと輝いている。
His eyes are shining with vitality.
To emphasize physical or mental robustness and stamina.
Means 'energetic' or 'vigorous', often used for someone who works hard or pursues activities with great energy.
彼は精力的に働いている。
He works with great energy.
A noun meaning 'vitality' or 'energy', often used in phrases like 活力がある (to have vitality).
To convey a bright, positive, and spirited demeanor.
To express being overflowing with energy or life force.
A literary phrase meaning 'to be full of life/vitality'. Often used in descriptions of nature or people.
春の野原は生気に満ちている。
The spring fields are full of life.
A casual, common phrase meaning 'full of energy', often used for children or in everyday conversation.
子供たちは元気いっぱい遊んでいる。
The children are playing full of energy.
元気 (genki) is the everyday word for being well and energetic, used in greetings like お元気ですか (How are you?). 活力 (katsuryoku) is more formal and refers to vitality as a resource or life force, often used in writing or speeches.
元気？ (Genki?) is a casual way to ask 'How are you?' or 'You doing okay?'. It implies concern for the person's energy and health.
彼は活力に満ちている。
He is full of vitality.
彼女は快活な性格だ。
She has a cheerful personality.