How to say "actively" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 生き生きいきいきadverb (with と), suru verbCovers the sense of 'in a lively, animated way' — vividness rather than effort. It describes things that appear full of life, so for 'actively' as energetic engagement it is usually not the word you want.
- 盛んにさかんにadverbCovers 'actively' in the sense of energetically and enthusiastically doing something — carrying on an activity with vigor, as in pursuing business or exchanges actively. This is the natural choice for that meaning.
Use 「盛んに」 for actively in the sense of energetically pursuing an activity, and 「生き生き」 for actively describing something lively or vivid rather than vigorous effort.
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