ζ΄»

JLPT N3

Live, active

Readings

On’yomi: カツ (katsu)
Kun’yomi: い(きる), い(かす) (i(kiru), i(kasu))
live / make use

Vocabulary

η”Ÿζ΄»
せいか぀
life
ζ΄»ε‹•
か぀どう
activity
活用
γ‹γ€γ‚ˆγ†
utilization
ζ΄»η™Ί
かっぱ぀
lively
εΎ©ζ΄»
ちっか぀
revival

Example Sentences

η”Ÿζ΄»γ—γΎγ™γ€‚
せいか぀ します。
I live my life.
活動します。
か぀どう します。
I am active.
活用します。
γ‹γ€γ‚ˆγ† します。
I make use of it.
活発です。
かっぱ぀ です。
It is lively.
復活します。
ちっか぀ します。
It revives.

Cultural Note

πŸ’§ ζ΄» reflects the Japanese appreciation for vitality, energy, and practical life.
β€’ It appears in both daily expressions (η”Ÿζ΄», ζ΄»ε‹•) and work or education contexts (活用), showing the cultural emphasis on active participation and efficient use of resources.
β€’ The water radical (ζ°΅) symbolizes flow, continuity, and adaptability, which are important cultural values in life and society.
β€’ ζ΄» often conveys a positive, dynamic energy, whether describing people, work, or living conditions.