Translation and Meaning of: 喜ぶ - yorokobu

The word 「喜ぶ」, read as "yorokobu", is a Japanese term that can be translated as to rejoice or to be glad. It is used to express the idea of feeling happiness, satisfaction, or contentment in response to a positive situation. Its etymology is rooted in the kanji 「喜」, which conveys the idea of joy and pleasure, combined with 「ぶ」, a particle that, in this case, forms a verb, making the expression dynamic. The combination of these characters expresses an action of feeling or expressing jubilation.

The origin of the word dates back to stories and historical contexts of ancient Japan. 「喜ぶ」 was often used in classical literature to describe moments of joy in ceremonies, festivals, or personal communications. The importance of this word in Japanese culture is evident, as expressing joy in a respectful and appropriate manner is fundamental in many social and formal contexts in Japan.

In grammatical terms, 「喜ぶ」 is a type 五段 (godan) verb and can be conjugated into different tenses and forms to fit the context. Some variations of use include its potential form, 「喜べる」 (yoroberu), which indicates the ability to be joyful, and the adjective 「喜ばしい」 (yorokobashii), which means something that brings joy or is pleasant.

In everyday life, the word is part of various expressions and social interactions that demonstrate appreciation or gratitude, reflecting Japanese cultural values. The ability to feel and express joy is an essential part of the human experience, and the Japanese language reflects this in a rich and subtle way through terms like 「喜ぶ」 and its derivations.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 喜ぶ

• 喜ぶ - dictionary form
• 喜びます - Polite, present manner
• 喜んでいます - Polite manner, present continuous
• 喜んだ - Polite form, past tense
• 喜びました - Polite form, past tense
• 喜ぼう - Polite form, conditional
• 喜びましょう - Polite form, imperative

Synonyms and similar words

• 喜び (Yorokobi) - Happiness, joy.
• 歓ぶ (Yorobu) - Stay cheerful, celebrate with joy.
• 嬉しい (Ureshii) - To be happy, content.
• 楽しむ (Tanoshimu) - Enjoy, take pleasure in something.
• 愉しむ (Tanoshimu) - Enjoy, with a lighter and more pleasant connotation.
• 喜ばす (Yorobasu) - Make someone happy, cheer up.
• 喜びを感じる (Yorokobi o kanjiru) - Feel joy, experience happiness.
• 嬉しがる (Ureshigaru) - Show happiness, react with joy.
• 楽しませる (Tanoshimaseru) - To make someone have fun, to entertain.
• 愉快にする (Yukai ni suru) - Make something fun, to brighten up.

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喜ぶ

Romaji: yorokobu
Kana: よろこぶ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4, jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: be delighted; be happy

Meaning in English: to be delighted;to be glad

Definition: Rejoice: feel happiness and pleasure.

Example Sentences - (喜ぶ) yorokobu

See below some example sentences:

彼女は私のプレゼントを見て喜びました。

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