full of energy; lively; vigorous
A yojijukugo describing a person or atmosphere that is bursting with vitality and cheerfulness. Often used in greetings, health contexts, and descriptions of spirited behavior.
He is always full of energy.
Lively children are playing in the park.
元気 is a general word for health, energy, or cheerfulness. 元気はつらつ is a stronger, more emphatic yojijukugo that intensifies the sense of overflowing vitality.
活発 means active or lively, often used for behavior or activity. 元気はつらつ emphasizes a radiant, cheerful energy rather than just activity level.
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling; the most common written form.
Full kanji spelling using 溌剌; less common but still seen.
Rare kanji variant with 溂 instead of 剌.
A combination of 元気 “vitality” and 溌剌 “lively, vigorous,” a Sino-Japanese word also commonly written はつらつ.