40
喜
Joy, Delight
よろこぶ (yorokobu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
In Japan, the character 喜 is often used on wedding decorations because it symbolizes happiness and celebration.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone smiling so widely they can't stop celebrating. That's the feeling of 喜.
Readings
Onyomi: キ (ki)
Kunyomi: よろこぶ (yorokobu)
Example Words
喜ぶ
よろこぶ (yorokobu)
To be delighted
喜び
よろこび (yorokobi)
Joy
大喜び
おおよろこび (ooyorokobi)
Great joy
歓喜
かんき (kanki)
Delight
Example Sentence
家族はとても喜びました。
かぞく は とても よろこびました。
kazoku wa totemo yorokobimashita
My family was very happy.