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KATSUYAKU

Meaning:activity
Level:N2 Low
Lexical Category:Noun (名詞)
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Meaning

The Japanese word 活躍活躍 means "to be active," "to play an active role," "to take an active part," or "to flourish." It implies successful and vigorous activity, often in a specific field or area. It suggests a positive and dynamic state of being, where someone or something is making a significant contribution or impact. The meaning can vary slightly depending on context, but the core idea revolves around energetic and effective involvement.

Examples

⚫︎彼はスポーツ界で大活躍しています。 Translation: He is playing a major role in the sports world. ⚫︎新しい技術が産業界で活躍しています。 Translation: New technologies are thriving in the industrial world. ⚫︎彼女は会社のプロジェクトで活躍しました。 Translation: She was active in the company's project.

Usage

⚫︎ You can use 活躍活躍 when describing someone's actions, such as their work, their performances, or their contributions to a field. ⚫︎ It's also suitable for describing how something, like a technology or a product, is being used effectively. ⚫︎ The word often carries a positive connotation, suggesting success and positive impact. ⚫︎ You can use it in both formal and informal contexts.

Notation

⚫︎ The word is typically written with the kanji 活躍. ⚫︎ The hiragana reading is かつやく. ⚫︎ There are no other standard ways to write this word. ⚫︎ The okurigana (送りがな) - the trailing hiragana - is やく, which is standard.

Synonyms

⚫︎ 活躍活躍 has several synonyms, depending on the nuances you want to express: ⚫︎ 活躍活躍 can also mean "to be successful." In that case, the word could be: 成功 (seikou), meaning "success". ⚫︎ 活躍活躍 can also mean "to do well" or "to perform well" in a certain domain. In that case, the word could be: 活躍活躍, or 活躍活躍. ⚫︎ 活躍活躍 can also mean "to be active" or "to be energetic." In that case, the word could be: 活動 (katsudou), meaning "activity." ⚫︎ 活躍活躍 can also mean "to play a role" or "to perform." In that case, the word could be: 演じる (enjiru), meaning "to perform." ⚫︎ 活躍活躍 can also mean "to excel" or "to distinguish oneself." In that case, the word could be: 優れる (sugureru), meaning "to excel."

Antonyms

⚫︎ 不振 (fushin) - stagnation, slump, or poor performance. ⚫︎ 低迷 (teimei) - sluggishness or lingering. ⚫︎ 失速 (shissoku) - to lose momentum or falter.

Example Sentence 1

彼は舞台で素晴らしい活躍を見せました。 ・Translation: He showed a wonderful performance on stage. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's successful activity and performance on stage.

Example Sentence 2

その新しい研究は、科学界で大きな活躍が期待されています。 ・Translation: That new research is expected to play a big role in the scientific world. ・Explanation: This sentence indicates an expectation of significant impact and success in the scientific community.

Etymology

The kanji (katsu) means "lively," "active," or "to live," while the kanji (yaku) means "to leap," "to jump," or "to be active." Together, 活躍活躍 combines the concepts of lively movement and energetic engagement, reflecting its meaning of active participation and success.

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