うきうき
Ukiuki
Usually written in kana.
Also read: ウキウキ、ウッキウキ
浮き浮き (Ukiuki) is a Japanese adverb meaning “cheerfully, buoyantly, happily, in high spirits”.
Meanings
- adverb, adverb (to), suru verbcheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
Examples
寒さの後の暖かさで我々はうきうきした。
The warmth after the chills intoxicated us.
サッカーチーム全体が優勝して浮き浮きしてた。
The whole soccer team was on cloud nine after winning the championship.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).