What Does the Japanese Word "Nigiyaka" Mean?

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by Namiko Abe

Namiko Abe is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert. She has been a freelance writer for nearly 20 years.
Updated February 20, 2019

Nigiyaka is a Japanese word meaning crowded, or cheerful. Learn more about its pronunciation and usage in the Japanese language below.

Pronunciation

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Meaning

Crowded; prosperous; lively; merry; cheerful

Japanese Characters

にぎやか

Example

"Uchi wa sannin kyoudai nanode, itsumo nigiyaka da."
うちは三人兄弟なので、いつもにぎやかだ。

English: "Since I have three siblings, our home is always lively."

Antonym

sabishii （さびしい）