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ε¬
Happy, Delighted
γγ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The adjective ε¬γγ is one of the most common words for expressing happiness in Japanese. Unlike ζ₯½γγ, which describes fun experiences, ε¬γγ 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 ε¬ means 'happy.'
Readings
Onyomi:
Kunyomi: γγ (γγ)
Example Words
ε¬γγ
γγγγ (ureshii)
Happy
ε¬γγγ
γγγγγ (ureshisou)
Looks happy
ε¬γζΆ
γγγγͺγΏγ (ureshi namida)
Tears of joy
ε¬γ
γγ (kiki)
Joyfully
Example Sentence
γγ¬γΌγ³γ γ γγγ£γ¦ γ¨γ¦γ ε¬γγγ£γγ§γγ
γγ¬γΌγ³γ γ γγγ£γ¦ γ¨γ¦γ γγγγγ£γγ§γγ
purezento o moratte totemo ureshikatta desu
I was very happy to receive the present.