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.

Vocabulary

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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) - Otimista
• 楽天家 (rakutenka) - An optimistic person
• 楽器 (gakki) - Instrumento musical
• 音楽 (ongaku) - Música
• 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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楽

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

Translation / Meaning: conforto; facilidade

Meaning in English: comfort;ease

Definition: Enjoy music or have pleasant emotions.

Example Sentences - (楽) raku

See below some example sentences:

音楽が好きです。

Ongaku ga suki desu

Eu gosto de música.

• 音楽 - significa música em japonês
• が - Subject particle in Japanese.
• 好き - significa gostar em japonês
• です - forma educada de ser/estar em japonês

野外でキャンプするのは楽しいです。

Nogai de kyanpu suru no wa tanoshii desu

Outdoor camping is fun.

Outdoor camping is fun.

• 野外で - outdoors
• キャンプする - acampar
• のは - (particle that indicates the topic of the sentence)
• 楽しい - divertido
• です - (particle that indicates the formality of the sentence)

課外活動は楽しいです。

Kagai katsudou wa tanoshii desu

Extracurricular activities are fun.

Extracurricular activities are fun.

• 課外活動 (kagai katsudou) - Extracurricular activities
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

複合施設は多様な楽しみ方ができる。

Fukugō shisetsu wa tayōna tanoshimikata ga dekiru

Instalações complexas oferecem várias maneiras de desfrutar.

Instalações complexas podem desfrutar de várias maneiras.

• 複合施設 (fukugou shisetsu) - instalação complexa
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 多様な (tayou na) - diverso, variado
• 楽しみ方 (tanoshimi kata) - maneiras de se divertir
• が (ga) - subject particle
• できる (dekiru) - Be able to

記号を使って文章を書くのは楽しいです。

Kigō o tsukatte bunshō o kaku no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to write sentences using symbols.

It's fun to use a symbol to write sentences.

• 記号 (kigou) - símbolo
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 使って (tsukatte) - usando
• 文章 (bunshou) - text, sentence
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 書く (kaku) - escrever
• のは (no wa) - Topic particle
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - to be (polite form)

潜水はとても楽しいです。

Sensui wa totemo tanoshii desu

Diving is very pleasant.

Diving is a lot of fun.

• 潜水 (せんすい) - mergulho
• は - Topic particle
• とても - very
• 楽しい (たのしい) - Fun, pleasant
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

気が合う人と一緒にいると楽しいです。

Ki ga au hito to issho ni iru to tanoshii desu

It's fun to be with people who have the same energy as you.

It's fun to be with the people you care about.

• 気が合う - kigaau - to have similar interests or personalities
• 人 - hito - person
• と - to - with
• 一緒に - together - juntos
• いる - go estar
• と - to - with
• 楽しい - Fun - divertido
• です - is (a Japanese copula, often used to indicate a state of being) is

楽しいですね。

Tanoshii desu ne

É divertido

É divertido não é.

• 楽しい - Tanoshii - Divertido
• です - Desu - É
• ね - Ne - Não é?

楽しむことが大切です。

Tanoshimu koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to enjoy life.

It is important to enjoy.

• 楽しむ - It means "have fun" or "enjoy".
• こと - It is a noun that means "thing" or "fact"
• が - é uma partícula que indica o sujeito da frase
• 大切 - means "important" or "valuable"
• です - It is a polite way of saying "to be" or "to stay"

新婚旅行は楽しいですね。

Shinkon ryokou wa tanoshii desu ne

A lua de mel é divertida

A lua de mel é divertida.

• 新婚旅行 - significa "lua de mel" em japonês.
• は - partícula de tópico que indica que o assunto da frase é "lua de mel".
• 楽しい - adjetivo que significa "divertido" ou "agradável".
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form.
• ね - partícula final que indica uma pergunta retórica ou uma confirmação do que foi dito.