Translation guide
Expressing eagerness, excitement, or strong interest in doing something or about something.
Describing an action done with high energy and positive emotion.
Adverbial form of 熱心 (enthusiasm, zeal). Used for earnest, diligent enthusiasm, often in learning, work, or hobbies.
彼は熱心に日本語を勉強している。
He is studying Japanese enthusiastically.
From 意気込む (to be eager, enthusiastic). Implies being fired up and ready to take on a challenge.
Showing enthusiastic support, recommendation, or admiration.
Means 'highly praising' or 'raving about'. Used when someone enthusiastically endorses something.
評論家はその映画を絶賛している。
Critics are enthusiastically praising the movie.
Describing speech or behavior full of energy and excitement.
Means 'vividly, lively'. Often used for enthusiastic descriptions, performances, or expressions.
彼女は旅行の経験を生き生きと語った。
She enthusiastically talked about her travel experiences.
熱心に emphasizes diligent, sustained enthusiasm (e.g., studying). 意気込んで implies being fired up for a specific challenge. 張り切って suggests high spirits and energy, often in group activities.
There is no single Japanese adverb that covers all uses of 'enthusiastically'. Choose the expression based on the specific nuance: eagerness, praise, or liveliness.
She enthusiastically tackled the new project.
From 張り切る (to be in high spirits, full of energy). Often used for lively, spirited enthusiasm.
子供たちは張り切って運動会に参加した。
The children enthusiastically participated in the sports day.
From 乗り気 (eagerness, willingness). Suggests being keen and ready to join in or agree to something.
彼は乗り気でその計画に賛成した。
He enthusiastically agreed to the plan.
Literally 'to support fervently'. Used for passionate, enthusiastic backing of a person, idea, or product.
ファンはその歌手を熱烈に支持している。
Fans enthusiastically support the singer.
Means 'excitedly'. Can be used when enthusiasm is mixed with excitement, but be careful as it can imply agitation.
Can sometimes imply being overly excited or agitated. Use 熱心に or 意気込んで for more positive, focused enthusiasm.
子供たちは興奮してプレゼントを開けた。
The children enthusiastically opened their presents.