Yorokobashii

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喜ばしい (Yorokobashii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “joyful (news, event, etc.), joyous, delightful (e.g. result), pleasing (e.g. sight)”.

Meanings

  1. i-adjectivejoyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome

Examples

  • I'm so happy for you.

  • I am very pleased to hear the news.

  • It is a matter for joy that young men's physique has very much improved.

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Kanji in 喜ばしい

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