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はつらつ Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Meanings 1
taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
lively ; vigorous ; full of energy
usually written using kana alone
Describes a person, expression, or atmosphere that is bright, energetic, and full of life. Often used in the adverbial form はつらつと.
Written forms はつらつ Usage 58%
Usually written in kana; the kanji forms are rare or search-only.
潑はつ 剌らつ Usage 21%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not used in modern writing.
ハツラツ Usage 9%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling sometimes used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
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He began to speak with a lively expression.
溌はつ 剌らつ Usage 7%
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
溌刺はつらつ Usage 6%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not used in modern writing.
溌はつ 溂らつ Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
蹳剌はつらつ
rarely-used kanji form
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
Kanji 溌 sprinkle, lively, vigorous Similar words 活かっ 発ぱつ 活発 is more about active, brisk behavior or movement, while はつらつ emphasizes a bright, spirited, and youthful energy.
元げん 気き 元気 is a general term for health and energy, used in everyday conversation. はつらつ is more literary and describes a vivid, animated quality.
Etymology The origin is uncertain. It is a mimetic or sound-symbolic word, possibly related to the reduplicated root はつ (hatsu) suggesting freshness or vigor. The kanji forms are ateji and not etymologically significant.
