Japanese

しい

うれしい
Meaning: happy; glad; pleased
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

嬉
し
い

Example sentences

I'm so happy to see my friend after a long time.
二人とも試験に合格して、とても嬉しそうだ。
Both of them passed the exam and look very happy.
自分でも驚くほど、その知らせは嬉しかった。
Even I was surprised at how happy I was to hear that news.
犬が嬉しそうに尻尾を振っている。
The dog is wagging its tail happily.
卑怯な手段を使って勝っても嬉しくない。
It doesn't make me happy to win using unfair means.
仕事の給料が上がって嬉しい。
I'm happy that my salary for work increased.
遠くに住む友人から、結婚の嬉しい知らせが届いた。
Happy news of a marriage arrived from a friend living far away.
お久しぶりにお顔を拝見できて嬉しいです。
I am happy to be able to see your face after such a long time.
テストの順位が上がって嬉しい。
I'm happy that my test rank went up.
故郷から嬉しい報せが届き、家族全員で喜んだ。
Happy news arrived from my hometown, and the whole family rejoiced.

Usage Notes

Expresses joy or satisfaction when something desirable happens. Often implies a personal, emotional reaction.

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