鮮烈|せんれつsenretsu[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- na-adjective, nounvivid; striking
Conjugation
| Plain form | 鮮烈（せんれつ） |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | 鮮烈です（せんれつです） |
| Negative (dewa nai) | 鮮烈ではない（せんれつではない） |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | 鮮烈ではありません（せんれつではありません） |
| Past (datta) | 鮮烈だった（せんれつだった） |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | 鮮烈ではなかった（せんれつではなかった） |
| Te form (de) | 鮮烈で（せんれつで） |
| Adverbial (ni) | 鮮烈に（せんれつに） |
| Conditional (nara) | 鮮烈なら（せんれつなら） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym生々しいなまなましいNeutralGraphic and lifelike, often with an uncomfortably real feel, as in 「生々しい傷跡」. 「鮮烈」 stresses a strong, striking impression and works for both praise and criticism.
- SynonymビビッドNeutralLoanword for vivid colors and a fresh, lasting impression, common in fashion and design; has a distinctly colloquial feel.
- Synonym鮮明せんめいNeutralMeans clear and distinct, as in 「画像が鮮明」; it stresses clarity, while 「鮮烈」 stresses strong impact.
- Synonym鮮やかあざやかNeutralDescribes vivid colors and also brilliant, skillful technique or performance; its range of use is broader than 「鮮烈」.
- Antonym淡白たんぱくNeutralAntonym: light and plain in flavor, color, or temperament; the opposite of the strong, vivid 「鮮烈」.
- Antonym穏やかおだやかNeutralAntonym: calm, gentle, and peaceful; the opposite of the strong impact 「鮮烈」 delivers.
Use 「鮮烈」 for something that makes a strong, striking impression, as in 「鮮烈なデビュー」. Choose 「鮮明」 for clarity, 「鮮やか」 for vivid colors or brilliant skill, and 「生々しい」 for vividness with an uncomfortably real edge.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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