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欣
欣
8 strokes
Frequency: 2071
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

take pleasure in
rejoice

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
ゴン
コン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よろこ.ぶ
よろこ.び
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
やすし
よし
し

Common Words

喜ぶ
よろこぶ
悦ぶ
歓ぶ
慶ぶ
Godan verb
Freq #655
1

Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice

Examples
彼は母親の到着を喜んだ。
He rejoiced at his mother's arrival.
彼らは良い知らせを聞いて喜んだ。
They were delighted at the good news.
2

Transitive verb

to congratulate

3

Transitive verb

to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to

4

Intransitive verb; As よろこんで...

to do with pleasure; to do gladly; to be happy (to do)

Examples
喜んで質問に答えましょう。
I'll be happy to answer your question.
欣喜雀躍
きんきじゃくやく
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
四字熟語
Freq #103268
1

jump up for joy

欣然
忻然
きんぜん
～と Adverb
Freq #108152
1

'taru' adjective

joyful; cheerful

欣快
きんかい
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #112336
1

pleasant; delightful

欣求浄土
ごんぐじょうど
Noun
四字熟語
Freq #130199
1

Buddhism

seeking rebirth in the Pure Land

欣喜
きんき
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #143901
1

pleasure

欣求
ごんぐ
～する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #165840
1

Buddhism

earnest aspiration (to go to paradise)

欣々然
欣欣然
きんきんぜん
～と Adverb
Freq #244670
1

'taru' adjective

joyful; delighted; cheerful; happy

欣羨
きんせん
Noun
Archaic
Freq #260729
1

being very jealous; extreme jealousy

欣悦
きんえつ
Noun
Freq #268547
1

joy; gladness

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