Japanese Word of the Day

うれしい

oo-REH-shee • adjective — 15th of Aug, 2026

Meaning: happy; glad; pleased

Examples

1. プレゼントをもらって、うれしいです。
   (I’m happy because I received a present.)
2. 友だちに会えてうれしかった。
   (I was glad to see my friend.)
3. いい知らせを聞いて、とてもうれしい。
   (I’m very pleased to hear the good news.)

Synonyms

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• 嬉しい

Antonyms

• 悲しい
• つらい

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