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嬉

Happy, Delighted

γ†γ‚Œ (しい)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

The adjective 嬉しい is one of the most common words for expressing happiness in Japanese. Unlike ζ₯½γ—い, which describes fun experiences, 嬉しい expresses joy about good news or kindness.

Memory Trick

Imagine receiving unexpected good news and smiling from ear to ear. That joyful feeling helps you remember 嬉 means 'happy.'

Readings

Onyomi:

Kunyomi: γ†γ‚Œ (しい)

Example Words

嬉しい
γ†γ‚Œγ—γ„ (ureshii)
Happy
嬉しそう
γ†γ‚Œγ—γγ† (ureshisou)
Looks happy
嬉し梙
γ†γ‚Œγ—γͺみだ (ureshi namida)
Tears of joy
嬉々
きき (kiki)
Joyfully

Example Sentence

γƒ—γƒ¬γ‚Όγƒ³γƒˆ γ‚’ もらって とても ε¬‰γ—γ‹γ£γŸγ§γ™γ€‚

γƒ—γƒ¬γ‚Όγƒ³γƒˆ γ‚’ もらって とても γ†γ‚Œγ—γ‹γ£γŸγ§γ™γ€‚

purezento o moratte totemo ureshikatta desu

I was very happy to receive the present.

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