Translation of Japanese word "嬉しい" to English
嬉しい
うれしい
[ureshii]
IPA: /ɯɾeɕiɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
How to use
嬉しい (ureshii) — 'happy / glad / delighted'. 〜て嬉しい — glad that ~. 嬉し涙 (ureshinamida) — tears of joy. Antonym: 悲しい (kanashii).
🇬🇧 English
happy / glad
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 嬉しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うれしい
Romaji Transcription: ureshii
Example Sentences
嬉しいニュースを聞いたときは、喜んでいます。
うれしいニュースをきいたときは、よんでいます。
When I hear good news, I'm happy.
嬉しい気持ちを伝えるには、言葉が足りません。
うれしいきもちをつたえるには、ことばがたりません。
There are not enough words to express my happiness.
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Common phrases
- 会えて嬉しいです— I'm glad to meet you
Frequency rank: #870 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "嬉しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "嬉しい" means "happy / glad" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "嬉しい"?▼
The word "嬉しい" is read as "うれしい" (ureshii). 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: "A feeling of joy or happiness.".
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