Japanese

しあわせ
Meaning: happiness; good fortune; happy; lucky
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

幸
せ

Example sentences

The time I spend with my family is when I'm happiest.
小さな幸せを大切にしたい。
I want to cherish small happinesses.
彼らはいつまでも幸せに暮らした。
They lived happily ever after.
幸せってのは人それぞれだ。
Happiness is different for each person.
毎朝、家族の健康と幸せを神様に祈っています。
Every morning, I pray to God for my family's health and happiness.
静かな部屋で音楽を聴くのが幸せだ。
It is happiness to listen to music in a quiet room.
日常の些細な出来事に幸せを感じる。
I feel happiness in the small events of daily life.
親からすれば、子供の幸せが一番だ。
From a parent's perspective, their child's happiness is the most important thing.
お金がなくても、幸せになれる。
Even if you don't have money, you can be happy.
彼女の愛らしい笑顔は、周りの人々を幸せにする。
Her lovely smile makes the people around her happy.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of being satisfied and content, or good luck. It's used for long-term happiness or moments of bliss.

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