Translation and Meaning of: 喜び - yorokobi
The word 「喜び」 (yorokobi) is rich in meaning and carries a positive emotional weight. It is generally translated as "joy" or "happiness," but it can also convey a sense of contentment or pleasure. The etymology of the word traces back to the Japanese verb 「喜ぶ」 (yorokobu), which means "to be joyful" or "to be happy." The use of the kanji 「喜」 itself is interesting, as it contains the radical 「口」 (kuchi), which means "mouth," and refers to expressions or manifestations of joy.
Historically, 「喜び」 has its roots in Japanese culture, where the expression of happiness is deeply connected to social customs and traditions. For example, in wedding ceremonies or seasonal festivities, the demonstration of yorokobi is an intrinsic part of the celebrations. In art and literature, this word is often used to describe moments of great satisfaction or emotional ecstasy. Its use transcends the personal and is applied in community and cultural contexts.
Moreover, 「喜び」 has variations that reflect different levels of intensity. Some derived forms include 「大喜び」 (ooyorokobi), which indicates extreme joy, and 「喜びに満ちる」 (yorokobi ni michiru), which suggests being filled with happiness. These variations show how Japanese is a language rich in nuances, allowing for precise expression of complex emotions. Understanding these nuances in Japanese can bring a deeper appreciation of human emotions, highlighting how culture and language are intertwined in the expression of feelings.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 歓喜 (Kanki) - Jubilation, great joy
- 嬉しさ (Ureshisa) - Feeling of happiness, contentment
- 楽しみ (Tanoshimi) - Pleasure, fun expectation
- 幸福感 (Kōfukukan) - Feeling of happiness, well-being
- 喜ばしさ (Yorokobasisa) - Quality of being cheerful, something that brings joy.
Romaji: yorokobi
Kana: よろこび
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: alegria; (a) deleite; arrebatamento; prazer; gratificação; regozijando; parabéns; felicitações
Meaning in English: joy;(a) delight;rapture;pleasure;gratification;rejoicing;congratulations;felicitations
Definition: To feel happy. To feel happy.
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Example Sentences - (喜び) yorokobi
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Choujou ni tatsu yorokobi wa nanimo ni mo kaegatai
The joy of being on top is irreplaceable.
- 頂上に立つ - means "to be at the top" or "to reach the top."
- 喜び - means "joy" or "happiness".
- 何物にも - means "nothing" or "no other".
- 代えがたい - means "priceless" or "incomparable".
Odoru koto wa watashi no jinsei no yorokobi desu
Dancing is the joy of my life.
Dancing is the joy of my life.
- 踊ることは - "Dançar é"
- 私の - "my"
- 人生の - "life's"
- 喜びです - "joy."
Uta wo utau koto wa watashi no ikiru yorokobi desu
Singing is the joy of my life.
Singing a song is my joy in life.
- 歌を歌うこと (uta wo utau koto) - sing a song
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 私の (watashi no) - meu
- 生きる (ikiru) - viver
- 喜び (yorokobi) - alegria
- です (desu) - Verb to be/estar
Yorokobi wa jinsei no subarashii shunkan desu
Happiness is a wonderful moment in life.
Joy is a wonderful moment in life.
- 喜び - alegria
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 人生 - life
- の - Particle that indicates possession
- 素晴らしい - maravilhoso
- 瞬間 - momento
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Fuisō suru koto wa watashi no jinsei no yorokobi desu
Brassing is the joy of my life.
- 吹奏すること - playing a wind instrument
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 私 - I
- の - grammatical particle that indicates possession
- 人生 - life
- の - grammatical particle that indicates possession
- 喜び - joy, pleasure
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Kanojo wa watashi no purezento o mite yorokobimashita
She was happy to see my present.
She was pleased to see my gift.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 私の (watashi no) - Meu
- プレゼント (purezento) - Present
- を (wo) - Direct object particle
- 見て (mite) - Vendo
- 喜びました (yorokobimashita) - He was happy
Shi wo kaku koto wa watashi no jinsei no yorokobi desu
Writing poetry is the joy of my life.
- 詩 (shi) - poesia
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 書く (kaku) - escrever
- こと (koto) - substantivador
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 私 (watashi) - I
- の (no) - Possession particle
- 人生 (jinsei) - life
- の (no) - Possession particle
- 喜び (yorokobi) - alegria
- です (desu) - Verb to be/estar
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