うれしい vs 嬉しい

Japanese word comparison

How they differ

This is the same word as the base form, just written in kanji. It does not add a new nuance or change the meaning.

When to use each

When to use うれしい: Use うれしい when you want the common everyday form in hiragana.

When to use 嬉しい: Use 嬉しい when you want the same word in kanji, often in writing.

Side-by-side examples

1. プレゼントをもらって、うれしい。
   (I’m happy to receive a present.)
2. プレゼントをもらって、嬉しい。
   (I’m happy to receive a present.)

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