かっきづく

活気付く
to become animated
to liven up
to become active

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かっきづく【活気づく】

come to life; liven up; grow lively; revive; begin to show (some) life; brighten (up); wake up; become active [lively, brisk, animated]; 《口》 cheer up; perk up.

●新条約で貿易が活気づいてきた. Trade has revived [grown more brisk] as a result of the new treaty. | The new treaty has given a fresh impetus to trade.

・近くの山で金鉱が発見され, 町はにわかに活気づいた. A gold mine was discovered nearby and the town suddenly came to life [was suddenly full of activity].

・マグロ船が入って港は活気づいた. With the return of the tuna boats, the port came to life [grew busy].