This is the 1978th most frequent Japanese word.
にぎわう
To be lively, bustling, or crowded.
In this sentence, 'にぎわう' describes a place being lively or crowded due to the presence of people, often in a positive, festive context.
商店街は多くの人でにぎわっています。
The shopping street is bustling with many people.
Here, 'にぎわう' is used to indicate an increase in activity or liveliness due to a recent development, emphasizing the cause of the bustling atmosphere.
新しいカフェのオープンによって、この地域の通りがにぎわっています。
The opening of the new cafe has made the streets in this area lively.
In this example, 'にぎわう' conveys a whole town coming to life, typically highlighting specific events or celebrations as the reason.