noun
Used in compounds and fixed expressions, not as a standalone noun. Common in words like 生活 (life, living) and 活動 (activity).
「活」という漢字は、生活や活動など、生きることに関係する言葉に使われる。
The kanji 活 is used in words related to living, such as 生活 (life) and 活動 (activity).
noun
judo resuscitation technique
Specialized term in judo for revival techniques. Appears in the phrase 活を入れる (to apply resuscitation).
See also: 活を入れる
柔道では、活を入れることで失神した選手を回復させる。
In judo, they revive an unconscious athlete by applying katsu (resuscitation).
suffix
Abbreviation of 活動 (activity). Used as a suffix in compounds like 部活 (club activities) and 就活 (job hunting).
See also: 活動
明日は部活があるから早く起きなきゃ。
I have club activities tomorrow, so I have to get up early.
彼は就活で忙しい。
He is busy with job hunting.