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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彼女を驚かすのは楽しいです。

Kanojo wo odorokasu no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to surprise her.

It's fun to surprise you.

彼女 - "girlfriend"
を - object particle
驚かす - "to surprise"
のは - Topic particle
楽しい - "funny"
です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

彼女と付き合うのは楽しいです。

Kanojo to tsukiau no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun hanging out with her.

彼女 (kanojo) - "Namorada" significa "彼女" (かのじ, kanojo) em japonês.
と (to) - a particle that indicates someone's company, in this case, "with"
付き合う (tsukiau) - a verb meaning "to date" or "to have a relationship"
のは (no wa) - a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "about"
楽しい (tanoshii) - an adjective meaning "fun" or "pleasant"
です (desu) - a particle indicating the polite form of the verb "to be"

彼女との交際はとても楽しいです。

Kanojo to no kousai wa totemo tanoshii desu

My relationship with my girlfriend is a lot of fun.

Dating with her is a lot of fun.

彼女 (kanojo) - means "girlfriend"
との (tono) - a particle that indicates "with"
交際 (kousai) - it means "dating"
は (wa) - a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
とても (totemo) - means "very"
楽しい (tanoshii) - means "fun"
です (desu) - a particle that indicates the end of the sentence and formality

植木を植えるのは楽しいです。

Ueki wo ueru no wa tanoshii desu

Planting trees and shrubs is fun.

It's fun to plant plants.

植木 (shokuboku) - plants
を (wo) - object particle
植える (ueru) - to plant
のは (nowa) - Topic particle
楽しい (tanoshii) - fun
です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

楽器を演奏するのが好きです。

Gakki wo ensou suru no ga suki desu

I like to play musical instruments.

I like to play instruments.

楽器 (gakki) - musical instrument
を (wo) - direct object particle
演奏する (ensou suru) - play, perform (an instrument)
のが (noga) - particle indicating subjectivity
好き (suki) - to like, to be pleasant
です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

楽しいことが好きです。

Tanoshii koto ga suki desu

I like fun things.

楽しい - Fun, pleasant
こと - thing, subject
が - subject particle
好き - like, appreciate
です - verb to be in the polite form

楽譜を見てピアノを弾くのが好きです。

Rakufu wo mite piano wo hiku no ga suki desu

I like to play piano looking at the score.

楽譜 - sheet music
を - direct object particle
見て - To see
ピアノ - piano
を - direct object particle
弾く - play (instrument)
のが - particle indicating that the previous sentence is the reason for the next one
好き - like
です - be (linking verb)