How to say "freshly" in Japanese

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  • 生き生きいきいきJLPT N2approx.Common
    adverb (with と), suru verbCovers 'freshly' only in the sense 'in a fresh, lively way', not 'recently' (freshly baked bread). Describes people, expressions, or accounts full of life and energy; a common word for this nuance.
    彼かれは生き生いきいきとした想像力そうぞうりょくを持もっている。↗
    He has a very vivid imagination.
  • 冴え冴えさえざえ
    adverb (with と), suru verbMatches 'freshly' only as 'in a fresh, crisp way' — clear brightness rather than liveliness, as of crisp colors or a clear sky. Less common, and never 'recently'; seldom what you need for 'freshly'.

Neither word renders 'freshly' meaning 'recently, newly' (freshly baked bread); both cover only the manner sense 'in a fresh way'. Use 「生き生き」 for lively, energetic freshness and 「冴え冴え」 for crisp, clear brightness, the latter less common.

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