| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 幸せ | しあわせ |
Pronunciation: shiawase
How to Say It Outloud: shee-ah-wah-seh
Usage: Used to describe a state of happiness or contentment.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼はとても幸せそうです。
彼はとても幸せそうです。Example Sentence English:He looks very happy.
He looks very happy.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 嬉しい | うれしい |
Pronunciation: ureshii
How to Say It Outloud: oo-reh-shee
Usage: Used to express being happy or delighted about something.
Example Sentence Japanese:良いニュースを聞いて嬉しいです。
良いニュースを聞いて嬉しいです。Example Sentence English:I am happy to hear the good news.
I am happy to hear the good news.Dictionary
嬉しいうれしいCommon wordjlpt-n3
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- happy; glad; pleased; delighted; overjoyed
- joyful; delightful; gratifying; pleasant
目出度いめでたいCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- happy; auspicious; propitious; joyous
- naive
楽しいたのしいCommon wordjlpt-n5
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
楽しげたのしげ
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- happy; cheerful; pleasant
円満えんまんCommon wordjlpt-n1
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
- Enman
お目出度いおめでたいjlpt-n2
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- (matter) for congratulations; worthy of celebration; happy (occasion, ending, etc.); joyous; auspicious
- naive; too good-natured; gullible; foolish; simple
愉快ゆかいCommon wordjlpt-n3
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing; happy
釈然しゃくぜん
'taru' adjectiveAdverb taking the 'to' particle
- fully satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); happy; cleared of doubt
機嫌きげんCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- humour; humor; temper; mood; spirits
- safety; health; well-being; one's situation
- in a good mood; in high spirits; happy; cheery; merry; chipper
快然かいぜん
Adverb taking the 'to' particle'taru' adjective
- happy; elated; good mood; pleasant feelings
- cured (of an illness); recovered (from an illness)
ハッピーハッピーCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- happy
喜ばしいよろこばしいCommon word
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome; good; happy; glad; pleased
喜ばすよろこばすCommon word
Godan verb with 'su' endingTransitive verb
- to delight; to please; to make (someone) happy; to give pleasure (to)
愛でたしめでたし
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)- happy; auspicious; propitious; joyous
吉祥きっしょう
Noun- lucky omen; happy; auspicious
睦まじいむつまじい
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- harmonious (couple, family, etc.); happy; affectionate; friendly; intimate
栩栩くく
'taru' adjective- joyous; happy
かりゆしかりゆし
Noun- happy; auspicious; propitious; joyous; lucky
幸あるさちある
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Noun or verb acting prenominally
- fortunate; happy; lucky
朗報ろうほうCommon word
Noun- good news; happy news; glad tidings
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