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:

洋風のレストランでディナーを楽しんだ。

Yoofuu no resutoran de dinnaa wo tanoshinda

Gostei de jantar em um restaurante no estilo ocidental.

• 洋風 - estilo ocidental
• の - Possession particle
• レストラン - restaurante
• で - Location particle
• ディナー - jantar
• を - direct object particle
• 楽しんだ - desfrutou

私は管楽器を演奏するのが好きです。

Watashi wa kangukki o ensō suru no ga suki desu

Eu gosto de tocar instrumentos de sopro.

Eu gosto de jogar instrumentos de vento.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 管楽器 (kangakki) - substantivo que significa "instrumento de sopro"
• を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 演奏する (ensousuru) - verbo que significa "tocar (um instrumento)"
• のが (noga) - partícula que indica que a frase é uma expressão de gostos ou preferências
• 好き (suki) - adjetivo que significa "gostar de"
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence

私は休暇を楽しみにしています。

Watashi wa kyuuka wo tanoshimi ni shiteimasu

I am anxious

I'm looking forward to the holidays.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
• 休暇 - Japanese noun meaning "vacation"
• を - direct object particle indicating that "férias" is the direct object of the action
• 楽しみ - Japanese verb that means "to have fun" or "to look forward to"
• に - particle that indicates the target or goal of the action, in this case, "vacation"
• しています - compound verb indicating an ongoing action, in this case, "I am eagerly waiting for the holidays"

私の嗜好は音楽です。

Watashi no shikou wa ongaku desu

Meu gosto é música.

• 私 - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
• の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
• 嗜好 - substantivo que significa "gosto" ou "preferência"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 音楽 - substantivo que significa "música"
• です - verb "to be" in the polite form

私の学級はとても楽しいです。

Watashi no gakkyū wa totemo tanoshii desu

My classroom is a lot of fun.

My class is really fun.

• 私 - personal pronoun that means "I"
• の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• 学級 - noun that means "class" or "group"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• とても - adverb meaning "very"
• 楽しい - adjective that means "fun" or "pleasant"
• です - linking verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the present

私たちは音楽に興じる。

Watashitachi wa ongaku ni kyoujiru

We have fun with music.

We play music.

• 私たちは - 「私たち」
• 音楽に - "Para a música" translates to "For the music" in English.
• 興じる - "To get excited" in Japanese

街頭で音楽を聴くのが好きです。

Gaitou de ongaku wo kiku no ga suki desu

I like listening to music on the street.

• 街頭 (gaitou) - rua
• で (de) - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
• 音楽 (ongaku) - música
• を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 聴く (kiku) - ouvir
• の (no) - particle that indicates possession or belonging
• が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 好き (suki) - gostar
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

街道を歩くのは楽しいです。

Machidō wo aruku no wa tanoshii desu

Caminhar na estrada é divertido.

• 街道 (gaidou) - estrada
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 歩く (aruku) - to walk
• のは (nowa) - Topic particle
• 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

観覧することは私にとって楽しいです。

Kanran suru koto wa watashi ni totte tanoshii desu

for me

Seeing is fun for me.

• 観覧すること - observe, contemplate
• は - Topic particle
• 私にとって - for me
• 楽しいです - It's fun

軽快な音楽が好きです。

Kekkai na ongaku ga suki desu

I like upbeat music.

I like light music.

• 軽快な - adjective meaning "agile" or "fast"
• 音楽 - substantivo que significa "música"
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 好き - adjetivo que significa "gostar de"
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense