はつらつ

• 読み: はつらつ
• ローマ字: hatsuratsu
• 発音: /hɑt͡sɯɾɑt͡sɯ/

意味

Lively; vigorous; vivacious; spirited. Describes someone radiating energy, vitality, and cheerful vigour.

A taru-adjective used adjectivally as はつらつとした or adverbially as はつらつとして. It carries wholly positive connotations — the person described is energetic in a way that uplifts those around them. Often used to describe athletes, young professionals, or anyone exuding healthy vitality. Appears frequently in complimentary contexts.

例文

1. 彼女はいつもはつらつとした笑顔で職場全体を明るくしている。
2. 高齢になっても彼ははつらつとして、精力的に活動を続けている。
3. 子どもたちのはつらつとした姿を見ていると、自然と元気が湧いてくる。

使い方ガイド

場面: character description, health, sports, work

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

Derived from the Chinese compound 潑剌 (pō là), describing vigorous, leaping movement — originally the image of a fish leaping energetically in water. Entered Japanese as a loanword and became naturalised as a taru-adjective.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal