Translation guide
The concept of becoming or making something feel young, fresh, or energetic again. Japanese expresses this through verbs and nouns related to youth, recovery, and renewal, often context-dependent.
Expressing that someone feels or looks younger, more energetic, or refreshed, often after rest, a change, or an experience.
Literally 'to become young again.' The most direct and common way to say someone feels or looks rejuvenated. Often used for physical appearance or energy.
After taking a vacation, I feel completely rejuvenated.
With her new hairstyle, she looks 10 years younger.
Means 'to become youthful' in appearance or spirit. Emphasizes the quality of being youthful rather than the process of becoming young.
Since I started exercising, my skin has become more youthful.
Borrowed from English 'refresh.' Used for mental or physical refreshment, like after a break or a change of pace. Not specifically about youth, but about renewed energy.
I felt rejuvenated after soaking in the hot spring.
Literally 'to regain energy/vitality.' Used when recovering from fatigue or illness, implying a return to a lively state.
After a good sleep, I felt rejuvenated.
Describing the act of renewing or revitalizing something like a brand, a place, or an idea to make it feel fresh and modern.
Means 'to revitalize' or 'to activate.' Commonly used for economic revitalization, community renewal, or making an organization more dynamic.
A new project has started to rejuvenate the local economy.
Means 'to regenerate' or 'to revive.' Used for urban renewal, environmental restoration, or bringing something back to life.
Literally 'to plan/aim for rejuvenation.' Often used in business contexts for brand rejuvenation or organizational renewal, implying a deliberate strategy to appear younger or more modern.
Referring to treatments, therapies, or biological processes that restore youthfulness or reverse aging effects.
When expressing that you feel rejuvenated, avoid direct translations like 'リジュビネーションを感じる.' Instead, use natural phrases like '若返った気がする' or 'リフレッシュした.'
若返る specifically implies becoming younger in appearance or vitality. リフレッシュする is about feeling refreshed and renewed, not necessarily younger. Use 若返る for age-related rejuvenation and リフレッシュする for mental or physical refreshment.
This serum rejuvenates the skin.
I took a walk and felt refreshed.
A good night's sleep can work wonders for rejuvenation.
The city's rejuvenation project attracted many new businesses.
There is a plan to rejuvenate the old townscape.
The company is trying to rejuvenate its image.
Loanword from English 'anti-aging.' Widely used in beauty and health industries for products and practices aimed at preventing or reversing aging.
This cream is said to have rejuvenating effects.