How to say "vigorously" in Japanese
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- adverb (with と)Covers 'vigorously' when something is ripped, torn or scratched with force; it evokes the ripping sound itself, as when tearing open a package or ripping up paper.
- adverb (with と), suru verbDescribes 'vigorously' for lively jumping or flopping movement, most typically a fish flopping about; it suggests springy, energetic motion.
- adverb (with と)Used for 'vigorously' with liquids: water splashing, or sauce poured generously and in plenty; the image is copious, vigorous flow of liquid, not tearing or jumping.
These onomatopoeic adverbs split 'vigorously' by action: 「バリバリ」 for ripping, tearing or scratching; 「ぴんぴん」 for jumping or flopping; 「じゃぶじゃぶ」 for vigorous, generous pouring or splashing of liquid; none is a general-purpose adverb.
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Japanese equivalents
- ばりばりvigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.)
- ぐいぐいwithout hesitation
- ぐんぐんrapidly
- ぼうぼうvigorously (burning)
- 勢いよくいきおいよくvigorously
- ガッとvigorously
- ずぼりvigorously
- ばかすかvigorously
- 元気よくげんきよくcheerfully
- 威勢よくいせいよくwith energy
- どんとpowerfully
- きびきびbriskly
- びしばしwithout holding anything back
- がんがんfully
- ぴんぴんvigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.)
- じゃぶじゃぶvigorously
- ごりごりwith force
- もりもりenergetically
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