ε
JLPT N3
Joy
Readings
Onβyomi: γ (ki)
Kunβyomi: γγγ(γΆ) (yoroko(bu))
β’ γγγ(γΆ) β to be glad, to rejoice
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
εγΆ
γγγγΆ
rejoice
εγ³
γγγγ³
joy
倧εγ³
γγγγγγ³
great joy
εε
γγγ
comedy
εθ²
γγγγ
pleased look
Example Sentences
εδΎγεγ³γΎγγ
γγ©γ γ γγγγ³γΎγγ
The child rejoices.
εγ³γζγγΎγγ
γγγγ³ γ γγγγΎγγ
I feel joy.
倧εγ³γ§γγ
γγγγγγ³ γ§γγ
He is overjoyed.
εεγ§γγ
γγγ γ§γγ
It is a comedy.
εθ²ζΊι’γ§γγ
γγγγ γΎγγγ γ§γγ
He looks delighted.
Cultural Note
π The kanji ε often appears in celebrations β for example, δΊιε (γ«γγ
γγ / double happiness) is a popular symbol in weddings, expressing blessings and shared joy. In Japan, ε is also used in names like εηΎ (Yoshimi) or εδΈ (Kiichi), symbolizing happiness.