Translation guide
Describes someone or something full of energy, lively, and quick in movement, often with a cheerful or light quality.
Describing a person or animal that is active, full of life, and moves quickly.
The most common and versatile word for lively, energetic, and healthy. Can be used for people of all ages.
Describing movement that is nimble, brisk, and light on the feet.
Means light on one's feet, agile, and nimble. Often used for physical movement.
Describing a mood, music, or atmosphere that is upbeat, lively, and cheerful.
Means cheerful, merry, and lively. Often used for personality or atmosphere.
彼女はとても元気な子供だ。
She is a very sprightly child.
Emphasizes active, vigorous, and full of energy. Often used for children or active personalities.
その子犬は活発で、庭を走り回っている。
The puppy is sprightly and running around the garden.
Colloquial onomatopoeia for being lively and full of energy, especially for older people who are still very active.
祖父は80歳だが、まだぴんぴんしている。
My grandfather is 80 but still sprightly.
Describes a vibrant, lively, and spirited demeanor. Often used in formal or written contexts.
新入社員は溌剌としている。
The new employee is sprightly.
彼は身軽に階段を駆け上がった。
He ran up the stairs in a sprightly manner.
Describes light, brisk, and cheerful movement or rhythm. Can also describe music or steps.
彼女は軽快な足取りで歩いている。
She is walking with a sprightly step.
Means agile, quick, and nimble. More focused on speed and reflexes than cheerfulness.
猫は敏捷に動いた。
The cat moved sprightly.
彼は陽気な性格だ。
He has a sprightly personality.
Describes a cheerful and lively disposition. Slightly more formal than 陽気.
彼女の快活な笑い声が部屋に響いた。
Her sprightly laughter echoed in the room.