Translation of Japanese word "楽しい" to English
楽しい
たのしい
[tanoshii]
IPA: /taɲoɕiɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveEnjoyable or amusing.
How to use
楽しい (tanoshii) — 'fun / enjoyable / pleasant'. 楽しい時間 — fun time. 楽しむ (tanoshimu) — to enjoy (verb).
🇬🇧 English
fun / enjoyable
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 楽しい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たのしい
Romaji Transcription: tanoshii
Example Sentences
楽しい時間を過ごすことができます。
たのしいじかんをすごすことができます。
You can spend time having fun.
楽しい思い出を作ることができます。
たのしいおもいでつくることができます。
You can create happy memories.
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- 楽しい週末を— Have a nice weekend
Frequency rank: #872 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "楽しい" mean?▼
The Japanese word "楽しい" means "fun / enjoyable" in English.
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The word "楽しい" is read as "たのしい" (tanoshii). 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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