Translation guide
The English word "vigor" refers to physical strength, energy, and enthusiasm. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 元気 (genki), but other words are used depending on whether you mean physical vitality, mental energy, or lively enthusiasm.
He is full of vigor.
She works with vigor.
Expressing that someone or something is full of energy, healthy, and lively.
The most common and versatile word for vigor, health, and energy. Can be used for people, animals, and even plants.
Refers to vitality or life force, often used in more formal or written contexts. Implies a deeper, sustained energy.
Liveliness or animation, often used for atmospheres, places, or groups. Think of a bustling market or lively party.
Describing physical power, stamina, or robustness, often in a more literal sense.
Describing actions done with great energy, force, or enthusiasm.
Describing a person's lively, spirited, or animated nature.
元気 is the everyday word for personal energy and health. 活力 is more about inner vitality and is often used in formal or abstract contexts. 活気 refers to the liveliness of a place or group, not an individual's energy.
How are you? (Are you well?)
He attacked the task with renewed vigor.
Cheer up! (lit. Put out some vigor)
彼は活力にあふれている。
He is brimming with vigor.
この街は活気がある。
This town has a lot of vigor.
Physical energy or stamina, often used for sustained effort or masculine vigor. Can also refer to sexual vigor.
He puts his vigor into his work.
Physical strength or stamina. More about bodily capacity than energetic spirit.
I exercise to build up my vigor.
Robust health and strength. A formal, somewhat literary term.
He has a vigorous body.
Momentum, force, or vigor of an action. Often used for movements, trends, or speech.
He opened the door with vigor.
The movement is gaining vigor.
Fierce, intense, or vigorous. Often used for effort, speed, or attacks.
I studied with great vigor.
Energetic and vigorous in action, often describing a person's approach to tasks.
She is active with vigor.
Active, lively, and full of energy. Commonly used for children, discussions, or activities.
He is a vigorous child.
Fresh and lively, often used for a person's appearance or attitude. Implies a youthful, radiant vigor.
She is always full of vigor.
A common compound meaning full of energy and liveliness. Emphatic version of 元気.
The players are full of vigor.
活力が湧いてくる。
I feel vigor welling up.
The market is full of vigor.
精力 often implies masculine or sexual vigor. Use with caution. For general physical energy, 体力 or 元気 are safer choices.
The plant is growing with vigor.