Meaning

Primary

Cheerful

Alternatives

Jovial, Merry, Lively, Spring Season, Warm Weather

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If you have a spirit of sunshine you're a really cheerful person.

Reading

ようき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 陽気に歌う

    to sing cheerfully

    陽気になる

    to become cheerful

    陽気に話す

    to talk cheerfully

Context Sentences

コウイチ君は本当に陽気な男の子ですね。

Koichi is a really cheerful boy.

今日みたいに温かい陽気の日にはピクニックがしたくなりますね。

A day with warm weather like today makes me want to have a picnic.

うちの家族は貧乏だが陽気だ。

My family is poor but jovial.

Kanji Composition