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[Giongo Gitaigo by Flashcards]

ぴんぴん

(副詞、~する)

Used when someone such as an elderly person seems hale and hearty.

Sample text:

  • うちのおじいさんは90さいだが、まだぴんぴんしている。
    My grandfather is 90 years old, but he is still hale and hearty.
  • 小林こばやしさんは事故じこにあったといたが、ぴんぴんしていた。
    I heard Kobayashi had an accident, but he is still full of life.

(Source: E de wakaru Giongo Gitaigo)

Japanese Giongo Gitaigo


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