Japanese meaning of 明朗快活
Reading:
めいろうかいかつ (meirou kaikatsu)
English Translation:
Cheerful and openhearted
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Cheerful, open, and energetically sociable; “meirō” also suggests clarity and guilelessness in demeanor.
Cultural Context:
Appears in school reports, hiring profiles, and self-PR; adjacent terms like 明朗会計 show the “clear, unambiguous” nuance in other domains.
快活で社交的、かつ「明朗」＝明るくさっぱりした誠実さを備えた気質。
通知表・採用人物像・自己PRで定番。明朗会計など他分野でも「不明瞭さがない」ニュアンスが活きる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “な性格” or “な人” to describe a cheerful and bright personality (“明朗快活な青年”).
• Common in self-introductions, recommendations, and job references.
Trap for English Speakers
Might be read as “clear and active” literally, but it means socially bright and energetic.
Example
Basic Example
明朗快活な人は周囲を明るくする。
A cheerful and openhearted person brightens those around them.
Applied Example
明朗快活な笑い声が、まるで学園アニメのヒロインみたいに場を明るくした。
Her cheerful and openhearted laughter brightened the room like a high school anime heroine.