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喜び

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 喜び

歓び
慶び
悦び
ろこび
Noun
Freq #2261
1

joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing; congratulations; felicitations

Examples
我々はお互いに喜びをわかちあった。
We partook in each other's joy.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 769
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

rejoice
take pleasure in

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よろこ.ぶ
よろこ.ばす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
きゅ
のぶ
ゆき
よし
15 strokes
Frequency: 1065
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

delight
joy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よろこ.ぶ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
15 strokes
Frequency: 1300
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

jubilation
congratulate
rejoice
be happy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よろこ.び
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きよん
みち
やす
よし
10 strokes
Frequency: 1762
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

ecstasy
joy
rapture

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よろこ.ぶ
よろこ.ばす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よし
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