Japanese

こうふく
Meaning: happiness; well-being; blessedness
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

家族と一緒に過ごす時間に、最大の幸福を感じる。
I feel the greatest happiness in the time I spend with my family.
幸福とは人それぞれ違う
Happiness is different for each person.
金持ちが必ずしも幸福だとは限らない。
Being rich does not necessarily mean being happy.
幸福の探求は人間にとって永遠の課題だ。
The quest for happiness is an eternal task for humans.
功利主義は「最大多数の最大幸福」を基本原理としている。
Utilitarianism has 'the greatest happiness of the greatest number' as its basic principle.

Usage Notes

A formal word for happiness, often used to describe long-term fulfillment or a state of being blessed. Contrast with 'shiawase' which is more colloquial.

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