How to say "vividly" in Japanese

• 生き生きいきいきJLPT N2approx.Common
  adverb (with と), suru verbCovers vividness in the sense of lively and animated: a vivid description, account, or portrayal full of life. The common, default choice when 'vividly' means 'with lively energy' rather than 'clearly seen'.
  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.
• ありあり
  adverb (with と)Vividly in the sense of something being clearly and distinctly apparent, as if right before your eyes — a scene or memory that stands out vividly. Less common, and usually written in kana alone.
  子供こどもの顔かおに喜よろこびの色いろがありありと現あらわれていた。↗

  Joy was manifest on the child's face.
• まざまざ
  adverb (with と)Vividly in the sense of acutely, strikingly impressed on the mind — something you witness or are shown so clearly it stays with you. A less common onomatopoeic word with an emphatic nuance.
  その光景こうけいがまざまざとあたしの記憶きおくに残のこっているのは不思議ふしぎなほどである。↗

  It's strange how vividly I remember the scene.
• くりっ
  adverb (with と)A marginal match for 'vividly': this onomatopoeic word describes eyes moving vividly, in a lively manner. Seldom the word you want for vivid perception or description — it really belongs to lively eye movement.

Choose 「生き生き」 for lively, animated vividness; 「ありあり」 when something appears clearly before your eyes; 「まざまざ」 when an experience strikes you vividly; 「くりっ」 only for eyes moving in a lively way.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 生き生きいきいきin a lively way
• ありありclearly
• まざまざvividly
• くりっvividly (moving; esp. of eyes)