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How to say 'Vivid' in Japanese | 鮮やか

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The Japanese word for Vivid is 'Azayaka', written as 鮮やか in Japanese.'Vivid' in hiragana is あざやか.

    Meaning

    Vivid

    Reading

    あざやか

    azayaka

    Kanji

    Fresh, Vivid

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjective '鮮やか (あざやか)' means 'vivid'. It is used to describe something that is strikingly bright, clear, or distinct in color, appearance, or impression. It can also describe actions or performances that are skillful and impressive. For example: The colors of the painting are vivid「その絵の色は鮮やかだ」(そのえのいろはあざやかだ). He made a vivid impression with his speech「彼のスピーチは鮮やかだった」(かれのスピーチはあざやかだった). This word is often used to emphasize clarity, brilliance, or precision in both visual and non-visual contexts.

    Part Of Speech

    adjective

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    7

    Frequency

    4662

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 鮮やか

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fresh, Vivid

Hiragana in the Word 鮮やか

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ya
  • hiragana

    Reading

    Ka

Words Related to 鮮やか Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 鮮 as well.

  • word

    朝鮮

    Meaning

    Korea

  • word

    北朝鮮

    Meaning

    North Korea

  • word

    新鮮

    Meaning

    Fresh

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'Azayaka' means 'Vivid' .

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