Translation guide
Describes someone or something that has the qualities of youth, such as energy, freshness, or appearance. Japanese expressions vary depending on whether you mean physical appearance, spirit, or behavior.
Describing someone who looks younger than their age or has a fresh, young look.
Describing a lively, energetic attitude or fresh approach, often regardless of age.
Describing behavior, fashion, or traits that are characteristic of youth.
Means 'typical of young people' or 'youthful'. Can be positive or slightly negative depending on context.
その若者らしい服装が彼には似合わない。
That youthful style of clothing doesn't suit him.
The English word 'youthful' often translates naturally to 若々しい, but in some contexts a direct translation may sound odd. For example, 'youthful enthusiasm' is better as 若々しい情熱 rather than 青春の情熱, which sounds more like 'adolescent passion'.
彼の若々しい好奇心は素晴らしい。
His youthful curiosity is wonderful.
The most common and natural adjective for 'youthful' in the sense of looking young and fresh. Used for people, especially their appearance or demeanor.
彼女はいつも若々しいですね。
She always looks youthful, doesn't she?
若々しい肌を保つには、睡眠が大切です。
To maintain youthful skin, sleep is important.
Literally 'looks young'. A straightforward phrase to say someone appears younger than they are.
彼は実年齢より若く見える。
He looks younger than his actual age.
Refers to a 'baby face' or youthful facial features, often used for adults who look much younger.
彼は童顔だから、学生に間違えられる。
He has a baby face, so he's mistaken for a student.
Also used for a youthful spirit, energy, or way of thinking.
彼の若々しい情熱に感心した。
I was impressed by his youthful passion.
Literally 'has a young heart'. Emphasizes a youthful mindset.
祖母はいつまでも若い心を持っている。
My grandmother always has a youthful heart.
Loanword from English 'fresh', often used in marketing or casual contexts to mean youthful and new.
このブランドはいつもフレッシュなデザインを提案する。
This brand always proposes fresh, youthful designs.
Her youthful way of thinking is refreshing.
Refers to the springtime of life, adolescence, or the youthful period. Often used in nostalgic or poetic contexts.
青春時代の思い出はいつまでも心に残る。
Memories of one's youthful days remain in the heart forever.
Loanword 'young', used in compound nouns like ヤング向け (for young people) or ヤングファッション (youth fashion).
この雑誌はヤング向けだ。
This magazine is aimed at a youthful audience.