# 活 vivid, lively

(waterleft) + 舌 (tongue)
★★★★★
9 strokes
BETA

## Onyomi

KATSU |

## Mnemonic

| Let thirsty CATS lick water with their tongue and they will become lively.

## Jukugo

生活(せいかつ) | lifestyle ★★★★★ 生 (life / birth) + 活 (vivid, lively) = 生活 (lifestyle)
活動(かつどう) | activity ★★★☆☆ 活 (vivid, lively) + 動 (movement) = 活動 (activity ) activity - like 'Gang activity has increased in this area,' or, 'Her band's been really active this year,' etc.
で 活躍(かつやく) する | active career ★☆☆☆☆ 活 (vivid, lively) + 躍 (jump) = 活躍 (active career) used in business or showbiz - to be doing a lot of things which are getting the notice of one's peer group. To suceed in making a name for one's self. To be going places. .

## Synonyms

activity 活躍 活動 積極的
rebirth 復活 再生 再来 新生 生かす 返り咲く