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楽
楽
13 strokes
Frequency: 373
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

music
comfort
ease

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガク
ラク
ゴウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たの.しい
たの.しむ
この.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さ
た
やす
ら

Common Words

楽しい
たのしい
愉しい
～い Adj.
Freq #285
1

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

Examples
あなたと一緒にいて楽しかった。
I really enjoyed your company.
楽しむ
たのしむ
愉しむ
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #770
1

to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to have fun; to amuse oneself

Examples
グレイ先生は仕事を楽しんでいませんでした。
Mr Grey did not enjoy his job.
2

Dated term

to look forward to

楽
らく
Noun
Freq #1121
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

comfort; ease; relief; (at) peace; relaxation

2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

easy; simple; without trouble; without hardships

Examples
近頃は旅行は楽だ。
Travelling is easy these days.
3

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

(economically) comfortable

4

Abbreviation

raku pottery

5

Buddhism

sukha (happiness)

楽しみ
たのしみ
愉しみ
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1199
1

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; delight; joy; fun; diversion; hobby

Examples
水泳が私の楽しみの１つです。
Swimming is one thing I enjoy.
2

anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

Examples
お便り楽しみにお待ちしております。
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
音楽
おんがく
Noun
Freq #2127
1

music

Examples
あの音楽は彼の気にさわる。
That music gets on his nerves.
楽しみにする
たのしみにする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #2494
1

to look forward to

気楽
きらく
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #4365
1

carefree; comfortable; at ease

Examples
ほんの気楽なパーティーだった。
It was only an informal party.
2

easygoing; happy-go-lucky

快楽
かいらく
けらく
Noun
Freq #4723
1

pleasure

Examples
快楽しか求めない人もいる。
Some people pursue only pleasure.
2

けらく only; Buddhism

supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires

お楽しみ
おたのしみ
Polite
Noun
Freq #5923
1

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; delight; joy; fun; diversion; hobby

2

anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

楽器
がっき
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #6864
1

musical instrument

Examples
楽器をなにか演奏しますか。
Do you play a musical instrument?
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