弾む

• 読み: はずむ
• ローマ字: hazumu
• 漢字の分解: 弾 (dan/hazu) — spring, bounce, flick
• 発音: /ha.zɯ.mɯ/

意味

To bounce; to be lively; to be in high spirits. Describes both physical rebounding and emotional buoyancy.

A Group 1 (godan) verb with both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it describes the bouncing or springing motion of a ball or elastic object. Figuratively, it expresses a lively, animated atmosphere — especially in conversation (話が弾む, the conversation flows lively) or exuberant emotions. Also used for giving generously (弾んだお礼, a generous tip). Context determines which meaning applies.

例文

1. 初めて会った二人だったが、会話が自然と弾んだ。
2. 子供たちがボールを弾ませながら公園を駆け回っていた。
3. 久しぶりの同窓会で話が弾み、時間を忘れてしまった。

使い方ガイド

場面: conversation, emotions, sports, daily life

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

From Old Japanese はずむ, related to the concept of a spring-like elastic rebound. The kanji 弾 (dan, spring/flick) captures the physical energy behind the word. The metaphorical extension to lively speech and high spirits came through the image of conversation springing energetically back and forth.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal