ノリノリ

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Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

na-adjective, noun

in high spirits; excited; energetic

usually written using kana alone

Describes a person who is visibly enthusiastic, upbeat, and full of energy, often in a playful or lively context. Commonly used in casual conversation.

彼かれは今日きょうノリノリで、ずっと歌うたっている。
He's in high spirits today and has been singing the whole time.
ノリノリの音おん楽がくに合あわせて踊おどった。
We danced to the upbeat music.

Usage patterns

ノリノリで〈動どう詞し〉to do something with great enthusiasm and energy
彼かの女じょはステージでノリノリで踊おどっていた。
She was dancing on stage full of energy and excitement.
ノリノリになるto get into a state of high excitement or enthusiasm
みんな音おん楽がくが始はじまるとすぐにノリノリになった。
Everyone got excited and energetic as soon as the music started.
ノリノリの〈事こと〉an upbeat, energetic thing (e.g. song, performance)
このアルバムにはノリノリの曲きょくがたくさん入はいっている。
This album has a lot of upbeat, energetic songs on it.

Kanji

乗ride, power, multiplication

Related words

陽よう気きN3
陽気 describes a naturally cheerful, sunny personality or mood, while ノリノリ describes a temporary burst of excited, high-energy enthusiasm.
浮うかれるN1
浮かれる is a verb meaning to get carried away with giddy excitement, sometimes implying frivolity, whereas ノリノリ is an adjective for being energetically enthusiastic without that negative shade.
元げん気きN5
元気 broadly means energetic or in good health, while ノリノリ specifically describes being pumped up and excited in the moment, like at a party or performance.

Opposites

陰いん気きN1
陰気 describes a gloomy, dark mood or atmosphere, the opposite of the upbeat energy of ノリノリ.

Don't confuse with

乗のりN2
ノリ is the noun for 'vibe, mood, or flow' of a situation, while ノリノリ is the reduplicated adjective describing a person or thing as being highly excited and energetic.

Written forms

ノリノリUsage89%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is very common and gives a lively, emphatic feel.
のりのりUsage11%
Hiragana spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
乗のり乗のり
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.

Etymology

Reduplication of 乗り (nori), the continuative form of 乗る (noru, 'to ride; to get on'), suggesting being 'on a roll' or 'riding a wave' of excitement. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the word is clearly sound-symbolic and colloquial.