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才気煥発 (さいきかんぱつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
quick-witted ; brilliant ; flashes of genius
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
A yojijukugo describing someone whose intelligence and talent shine through in their words and actions. Often used to praise a person's sharp mind and creative brilliance.
Brilliant young researchers are emerging one after another.
Kanji 才 genius, years old, cubic shaku 発 departure, discharge, publish Similar words 才さい 気き 才気 means 'wit' or 'intelligence' on its own, while 才気煥発 describes the state of that intelligence being vividly displayed.
頭ず 脳のう 明めい 晰せき 頭脳明晰 emphasizes clear, logical thinking, whereas 才気煥発 highlights the outward expression of brilliance and creativity.
Etymology A yojijukugo composed of 才気 (wit, intelligence) and 煥発 (shining forth, radiating). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is used to describe a person whose intelligence radiates vividly.
