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happiness in Japanese

happiness in Japanese is 幸福, 幸せ, 愉快 — happiness means the state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.

happiness in Japanese

幸福
noun
Pronounced: kōfuku
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
幸せ
noun
Pronounced: shiawase
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
愉快
noun
Pronounced: yukai
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
幸運
noun
Pronounced: kōun
(archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.
幸福
noun
Pronounced: kōfuku
(archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.

What does "happiness" mean?

  1. noun The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.
    "True happiness often comes from simple things like good friends and health."
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happiness in a sentence

  • True happiness often comes from simple things like good friends and health.
  • Money can buy comfort, but it can't guarantee happiness.

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What is "happiness" in Japanese?

"happiness" in Japanese is 幸福, 幸せ, 愉快. happiness means: The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.

How do you pronounce 幸福?

"happiness" in Japanese is 幸福, pronounced "kōfuku".

How do you use "happiness" in a sentence?

Example: "True happiness often comes from simple things like good friends and health." In Japanese, "happiness" is 幸福, 幸せ, 愉快.

Are there other ways to say "happiness" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "happiness": 幸福, 幸せ, 愉快, 幸運.

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