noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
active role; energetic activity; great efforts
Describes someone playing an active, energetic, or successful role in a field, event, or organization. Often used in news, sports, and business contexts.
彼は新しいプロジェクトで活躍している。
He is playing an active role in the new project.
オリンピックでの選手の活躍に感動
I was moved by the athletes' great performances at the Olympics.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
walking about vigorously
Obsolete literal sense of moving around energetically. Not used in modern Japanese; the word now exclusively refers to active participation or success.
古文では「活躍」が文字通り飛び回る様子を表すことがある。
In classical texts, 活躍 can literally describe the manner of jumping or moving about vigorously.