No. 1,296 in Japanese
活
"活" means "life," "active," or "lively."
In a sentence
彼はチームに新しい活力をもたらした。
He brought new vitality to the team.
The word '活' is part of '活力 (katsuryoku)', which refers to vitality or energy, indicating action and life.
学生たちは放課後、活発に討論をしていた。
The students were actively debating after school.
Here, '活' is part of '活発 (kappatsu)', meaning active or energetic, emphasizing dynamic activity.
彼女は地元のコミュニティで積極的に活動している。
She is actively participating in local community activities.
In this sentence, '活' is part of '活動 (katsudou)', meaning activity or operation, implying organized efforts involving action.
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