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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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.

Example Sentences - (楽) raku

See below some example sentences:

方々に散歩するのは楽しいです。

Houhou ni sanpo suru no wa tanoshii desu

It's fun to walk around in all directions.

It's fun to take a walk around people.

• 方々 (houhou) - means "everywhere" or "in every corner".
• に (ni) - particle that indicates the target or destination of the action, in this case, "everywhere".
• 散歩する (sanpo suru) - verb meaning "to stroll" or "to walk".
• のは (no wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "walking".
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - adjetivo que significa "divertido" ou "agradável".
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence.

日帰り旅行が楽しいです。

Nikkari ryokou ga tanoshii desu

Day trips are enjoyable.

A day trip is fun.

• 日帰り旅行 - One-day trip
• が - Subject particle
• 楽しい - Divertido
• です - polite way of being

宴会には美味しい料理と楽しい会話が欠かせない。

Enkai ni wa oishii ryouri to tanoshii kaiwa ga kakasenai

At a banquet

Delicious food and fun conversation are must-haves for banquets.

• 宴会 (えんかい) - banquete/festa
• には - particle that indicates the target or objective of the action
• 美味しい (おいしい) - delicious
• 料理 (りょうり) - culinária/comida
• と - particle indicating the connection between two things
• 楽しい (たのしい) - fun
• 会話 (かいわ) - conversation
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 欠かせない (かかせない) - indispensável/necessário

学校の行事は楽しいです。

Gakkou no gyouji wa tanoshii desu

School activities are fun.

School events are fun.

• 学校 - school
• の - Possession particle
• 行事 - event
• は - Topic particle
• 楽しい - fun
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

原っぱで遊ぶのは楽しいです。

Harappa de asobu no wa tanoshii desu

É divertido brincar no campo.

É divertido brincar com o campo.

• 原っぱ (harappa) - campo aberto, terreno baldio
• で (de) - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
• 遊ぶ (asobu) - brincar, se divertir
• のは (no wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

動的なアプリケーションを開発するのはとても楽しいです。

Douteki na apurikeeshon wo kaihatsu suru no wa totemo tanoshii desu

Developing dynamic applications is very pleasant.

Developing a dynamic app is a lot of fun.

• 動的な - dinâmico
• アプリケーション - aplicação
• を - Particle that indicates the object of the action
• 開発する - desenvolver
• のは - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• とても - very
• 楽しい - fun
• です - verb to be in the polite form

余興はパーティーの楽しみの一つです。

Yokyou wa paatii no tanoshimi no hitotsu desu

Fun is one of the most anticipated things at a party.

Entertainment is one of the pleasures of the party.

• 余興 - Entretenimento
• は - Topic particle
• パーティー - Festa
• の - Possessive particle
• 楽しみ - Diversão
• の - Possessive particle
• 一つ - I’m sorry, but I cannot assist with that.
• です - Ser/estar (linking verb)

仮名を勉強するのは楽しいです。

Kana wo benkyou suru no wa tanoshii desu

Learning kana is fun.

It's fun to study Kana.

• 仮名 - means "kana", which is one of the Japanese writing systems.
• 勉強する - means "to study".
• のは - is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 楽しい - means "fun" or "pleasant".
• です - is a polite way of saying "is" or "is".

仲間と一緒にいると楽しいです。

Nakama to issho ni iru to tanoshii desu

It's fun to be with friends.

It's fun to be with your friends.

• 仲間 - It means "companion/friend"
• と - it is a particle that indicates the company of someone
• 一緒に - It means "together/with"
• いる - It is a verb that indicates the action of being present.
• と - it is a particle that indicates the company of someone
• 楽しい - It is an adjective that means "fun/enjoyable"
• です - It is a particle that indicates formality and the end of the sentence.

今回の旅行は楽しかったです。

Konnkai no ryokou wa tanoshikatta desu

A viagem desta vez foi divertida.

Esta viagem foi divertida.

• 今回の旅行 - konkai no ryokou(viagem desta vez)
• は - wa(topic particle)
• 楽しかった - tanoshikatta(foi divertido)
• です - desu(verbo ser/estar no presente)