Translation of Japanese word "楽しむ" to English
楽しむ
たのしむ
[tanoshimu]
IPA: /tanɔʃimu/
Meaning
VerbTo receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
How to use
楽しむ (tanoshimu) — 'to enjoy / have fun'. Group 1. 旅行を楽しむ — enjoy a trip. 楽しみ (tanoshimi) — pleasure / looking forward to (noun).
🇬🇧 English
to enjoy
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 楽しむ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たのしむ
Romaji Transcription: tanoshimu
Example Sentences
彼は旅行を楽しんでいます。
かれはりょこうをたのしんでいます。
He is enjoying his trip.
私たちは映画を楽しんでいます。
わたしたちはえいがをたのしんでいます。
We are enjoying the movie.
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Common phrases
- 楽しみにする— to look forward to
Frequency rank: #432 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "楽しむ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "楽しむ" means "to enjoy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "楽しむ"?▼
The word "楽しむ" is read as "たのしむ" (tanoshimu). 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: "You can enjoy movies, music, etc.".
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