Japanese

よろこび
Meaning: joy; pleasure; delight; happiness; congratulations
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

喜
び

Example sentences

Upon hearing the news of passing, the whole family shared the joy.
彼女の顔は、喜びで溢れていた。
Her face was overflowing with joy.
二人は駅のホームで再会を喜び、抱き合った。
The two of them rejoiced in their reunion and hugged each other on the station platform.
彼にとって、この上ない喜びだ。
It was a supreme joy for him.
勝利の喜びを静かに噛み締めた。
He quietly savored the joy of victory.
あまりの喜びに、彼は声にならない叫びをあげた。
He let out a wordless cry of joy.
合格して、抑えきれない喜びを感じた。
After passing the exam, I felt an uncontrollable joy.
最上の喜びを感じる。
I feel the greatest joy.
友達と喜びを分かち合った
I shared my joy with my friends.
地元のチームが大会二連覇を達成し、街中が喜びに包まれた。
The local team achieved their second consecutive championship, and the whole town was filled with joy.

Usage Notes

Expresses the feeling of being glad or happy. Can also refer to an auspicious event or congratulatory words.

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