
KANJI
喜
joy
rejoice, pleasure, be pleased, delight
Kun'yomi
よろこ
On'yomi
き
Example sentences
彼は昇進の知らせを聞いて、とても喜んでいた。
He was very happy to hear the news of his promotion.
苦労して目標を達成した時の喜びは格別だ。
The joy of achieving a goal after much effort is exceptional.
「何かお手伝いしましょうか?」「ええ、喜んでお願いします。」
"Shall I help you with something?" "Yes, I'd be glad to accept your help."
Practice exercises
1
喜
Answer
きよろこ
2
喜
Answer
joyrejoicepleasurebe pleaseddelight
3
喜ぶ
to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice
Answer
よろこぶ
4
喜劇
comedy; comic drama
Answer
きげき
5
歓喜
joy; delight; ecstasy
Answer
かんき
6
大喜び
great joy; delight
Answer
おおよろこび