活発 (かっぱつ, kappatsu) Japanese meaning: lively | Kotomora活
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She is a very lively child.
There was a lively exchange of opinions at the meeting.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が活発に〈動詞〉someone does something actively/energetically
She actively voiced her opinions at the meeting.
〈事〉が活発になるsomething (discussion, activity, market) becomes lively/active
The discussion about that topic became lively.
活発な〈人〉a lively, energetic person
He is a lively child who is always playing outside.
〈場所〉で活発だactivity/trade is brisk in a place
Economic activity is brisk in that region.
積極 emphasizes taking initiative or acting on one's own will, whereas 活発 emphasizes lively, energetic activity in general.
活発 describes lively, active behavior in general, whereas 意気盛ん specifically highlights strong morale or enthusiasm.
活発 is an adjective describing a lively or energetic nature, whereas 活躍 is a noun/suru-verb for actually playing an active, successful role.
活発 describes lively, active behavior or movement, whereas 旺盛 focuses on the intensity of an internal quality such as energy or desire.
活発 focuses on lively, energetic behavior or action, while 快活 describes a bright, cheerful personality or mood.
活発 emphasizes liveliness and briskness of movement or behavior, while エネルギッシュ focuses more on raw drive and power.
