Japanese Word of the Day
嬉しい
/u-RE-shii/ • adjective — 15th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: happy, pleased
Examples
- 私はあなたに会えて嬉しいです。
(I am happy to meet you.) - 今年の冬は雪が多くて嬉しいです。
(I am happy that there is a lot of snow this winter.) - 彼女からの手紙が届いて嬉しかった。
(I was happy to receive a letter from her.)
Synonyms
- 喜ばしい
- 幸せな
This word is commonly used to express feelings of happiness or joy in various situations, such as receiving good news or enjoying time with friends.
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