活気 Energy

Meaning

Primary

Energy

Alternatives

Liveliness, Vigor, Spirit

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you have lively energy you have more than enough energy for everyone to start noticing. They come up to you and compliment you on your amazing liveliness.

Reading

かっき

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Just be careful because かつ is being shortened here to かっ. It's a pretty common change for on'yomi ending in つ, so keep your eyes open for more that do this!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 活気が〜

  活気が生まれる

  vigor is created

  活気がある

  to be lively

  活気が出る

  to liven up

• 活気に〜

  活気にあふれる

  to overflow with vigor

  活気につつまれる

  to be enveloped in vigor, to be bustling

  活気にみなぎる

  to be full of vigor

Context Sentences

この町は、とても活気があります。

This city is very lively.

マイケルのおかげで、会社に活気が生まれた。

Thanks to Michael, liveliness was brought to the company.

ファーマーズマーケットはいつも活気にあふれています。

The farmers market is always full of life.

Kanji Composition

1. 活

   かつ Lively
2. 気

   き Energy