Translation of Japanese word "賑やか" to English
賑やか
にぎやか
[nigiyaka]
IPA: /nigiyaka/
Meaning
AdjectiveFull of life; energetic, vivacious.
How to use
賑やか (nigiyaka) — 'lively / bustling / noisy (cheerful)'. な-adjective. 賑やかな街 — bustling city/street. Antonym: 静か.
🇬🇧 English
lively / bustling
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 賑やか
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): にぎやか
Romaji Transcription: nigiyaka
Example Sentences
この場所は賑やかです。
このばしょはにぎやかです。
This place is lively.
賑やかな夜は、友達と遊ぶことができます。
にぎやかなよるは、ともだちとあそぶことができます。
Lively nights allow you to play with friends.
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What does the Japanese word "賑やか" mean?▼
The Japanese word "賑やか" means "lively / bustling" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "賑やか"?▼
The word "賑やか" is read as "にぎやか" (nigiyaka). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Lively places allow you to play.".
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