also: いきのよい
生きのいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 生きのいい | 生きのよくない |
| Polite | 生きのいいです | 生きのよくないですalso 生きのよくありません |
| Past polite | 生きのよかったです | 生きのよくなかったですalso 生きのよくありませんでした |
| Past | 生きのよかった | 生きのよくなかった |
| Te-form | 生きのよくて | 生きのよくなくて |
| Adverbial | 生きのよく | |
| Conditional | 生きのよければ | 生きのよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 生きのよかったら | 生きのよくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
Primarily used for fish, shellfish, and other seafood that is still lively or very recently caught. Can also describe other fresh foods.
See also: 活きがいい
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
lively; spirited; full of energy
Describes people, animals, or groups that are energetic, animated, or vigorous. Often used for children, performers, or teams.
This sashimi is made from very fresh fish.
I bought lively, fresh shrimp at the market.
She always shows a lively smile.
This team has many young and energetic players.
Means 'fresh' in a general sense (food, air, ideas). 生きのいい emphasizes liveliness and vigor, not just newness.
Standard kanji-kana spelling; 生き is the most common kanji for 'iki' in this expression.
Kanji 活き is often used for the 'fresh' sense, especially for seafood.
Variant with 良い; slightly more formal or written style.
Variant with 活き and 良い; used for fresh seafood in formal contexts.
Katakana spelling; sometimes used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Phrase consisting of 生き (iki, 'living, freshness') + の (no, possessive particle) + いい (ii, 'good'). The kanji 活き is often used for the 'fresh' sense, especially for seafood, while 生き is more general for 'lively'.