Translation of Japanese word "喜び" to English
喜び
よろこび
[yorokobi]
IPA: /yorokobi/
Meaning
NounA feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
How to use
喜び (yorokobi) — 'joy / pleasure / delight'. 喜びの声 — voices of joy. Verb: 喜ぶ (yorokobu). Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
joy / pleasure
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 喜び
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): よろこび
Romaji Transcription: yorokobi
Example Sentences
試験に合格した知らせを聞いて、家族みんなで喜びを分かち合った。
しけんに ごうかくした しらせを きいて、かぞく みんなで よろこびを わかちあった。
Hearing the news of passing the exam, the whole family shared the joy.
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- 試験に合格した知らせを聞いて、家族みんなで喜びを分かち合った。— Hearing the news of passing the exam, the whole family shared the joy.
Frequency rank: #1020 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "喜び" mean?▼
The Japanese word "喜び" means "joy / pleasure" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "喜び"?▼
The word "喜び" is read as "よろこび" (yorokobi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "試験に合格した知らせを聞いて、家族みんなで喜びを分かち合った。".
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