Translation and Meaning of: 楽 - raku

The Japanese word 「楽」 (raku) has a rich etymology and a meaning that resonates with Eastern culture and philosophy. The character 「楽」 is composed of two main elements: the radical 「白」 which means white and the radical 「木」 which represents a tree. This combination may symbolize lightness and naturalness, capturing the essence of the concept of comfort and pleasure. Originally, the kanji 「楽」 was associated with music, capturing the idea of harmonious and pleasurable sounds that uplift the spirit.

In the modern context, 「楽」 is often translated as "comfortable", "easy" or "pleasant". This term encompasses both the absence of effort or difficulty as well as the absence of worries. Additionally, it is used to describe experiences that bring joy or satisfaction, as in 「楽しむ」 (tanoshimu), which means to enjoy or have fun. The simplicity that 「楽」 suggests is often desired in daily life, grounding itself in the pursuit of harmony and contentment.

Although the exact origin of the word 「楽」 is ancient, it has evolved over time while remaining in harmony with cultural traditions and values. In Japanese art and philosophy, the pursuit of 「楽」 is closely linked to wabi-sabi, the aesthetic of accepting transience and imperfection. This concept is reflected in the way natural beauty and simplicity are appreciated in various Japanese cultural practices. Thus, 「楽」 not only refers to a momentary experience of pleasure but to a deeper state of mind.

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Synonyms and similar words

快適 (kaiteki) - Comfortable, pleasant
愉快 (yukai) - Fun, cheerful
楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasurable
気楽 (kiraku) - Relaxed, light
楽観的 (rakkan-teki) - Optimist
楽天家 (rakutenka) - An optimistic person
楽器 (gakki) - Musical instrument
音楽 (ongaku) - Music
楽園 (rakuen) - Paradise, pleasant place
楽しむ (tanoshimu) - Enjoy, have fun
楽勝 (rakushou) - Easy victory, victory without effort
楽天 (rakuten) - Optimism, positive expectation
楽しめる (tanoshimeru) - Being able to have fun
楽しませる (tanoshimaseru) - Make someone have fun
楽しいこと (tanoshii koto) - Fun things
楽しい時間 (tanoshii jikan) - Fun moments
楽しい場所 (tanoshii basho) - Fun places
楽しい気分 (tanoshii kibun) - Feeling of fun
楽しい思い出 (tanoshii omoide) - Fun memories
楽しい体験 (tanoshii taiken) - Fun experiences
楽しい旅行 (tanoshii ryokou) - Fun trips
楽しいイベント (tanoshii ibento) - Fun events

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Related words

楽観

rakkan

optimism

楽しみ

tanoshimi

fun; pleasure

楽しむ

tanoshimu

to have fun

楽しい

tanoshii

pleasant; fun

娯楽

goraku

pleasure; fun

極楽

gokuraku

paradise

気楽

kiraku

make yourself comfortable; comfortable

楽器

gaki

musical instrument

楽譜

gakufu

Punctuation (music)

音楽

ongaku

music; musical movement

楽

Romaji: raku
Kana: らく
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: comfort; ease

Meaning in English: comfort;ease

Definition: Enjoy music or have pleasant emotions.

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How to Write in Japanese - (楽) raku

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Example Sentences - (楽) raku

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鉄棒で運動するのは楽しいです。

Tetsubou de undou suru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to do exercises with the iron bar.

It's fun to work out with a horizontal bar.

鉄棒 (てつぼう) - iron bar
で - particle that indicates the means or instrument used
運動する (うんどうする) - exercise
のは - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
楽しい (たのしい) - Fun, pleasurable
です - verb to be in the polite form

縄を使って遊ぶのは楽しいです。

Nawa o tsukatte asobu no wa tanoshii desu

Playing with rope is fun.

It's fun to play with a rope.

縄 (nawa) - rope
を (wo) - object particle
使って (tsukatte) - using
遊ぶ (asobu) - play
のは (no wa) - Topic particle
楽しい (tanoshii) - fun
です (desu) - Ser/estar (polite form)

楽しみにしています。

Tanoshimi ni shiteimasu

I am anxious/anxious.

Looking forward to it.

楽しみにしています - Japanese sentence
楽しみ - kanji that means "fun" or "pleasure"
に - particle that indicates the target or objective of the action
しています - Polite form of the verb する (suru), which means "to do"

プログラムを作成するのは楽しいです。

Puroguramu wo sakusei suru no wa tanoshii desu

Creating a program is fun.

プログラム (puroguramu) - Program
を (wo) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
作成する (sakusei suru) - Create, produce
のは (no wa) - Particle that marks the subject of the sentence
楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
です (desu) - Particle that indicates the polite or polite form of the sentence

高速道路を走るのは楽しいです。

Kousoku douro wo hashiru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to drive on a high-speed highway.

It's fun to race on the road.

高速道路 - express highway
を - direct object particle
走る - run, drive
のは - particle that indicates topic
楽しい - Fun, pleasant
です - Verb to be/estar in the present

電車に乗るのは楽しいです。

Densha ni noru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to ride the train.

It's fun to get on the train.

電車 (densha) - train
に (ni) - Particle that indicates destination or location
乗る (noru) - ride, get on, catch (in this case, "get on the train")
のは (no wa) - particle indicating sentence topic
楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense

音楽が私の心を癒してくれる。

Ongaku ga watashi no kokoro wo iyashite kureru

Music heals my heart.

音楽 - music
が - subject particle
私 - I
の - Possession particle
心 - heart, mind
を - direct object particle
癒してくれる - to heal, to relieve (verb in present tense, polite form)

雑談するのは楽しいですね。

Zatsudan suru no wa tanoshii desu ne

chatting is fun

It's fun to talk.

雑談するのは - zatsudan suru no wa (verb "zatsudan suru" meaning "to talk casually" + particle "no" indicating possession + particle "wa" indicating topic)
楽しいです - tanoshii desu (adjective "tanoshii" meaning "fun" + verb "desu" meaning to be)
ね - ne (particle indicating emphasis or seeking confirmation)

酒場で友達と楽しい時間を過ごしました。

Sakaba de tomodachi to tanoshii jikan wo sugoshimashita

I had fun with my friends at the bar.