Japanese symbol for “rejoice”
喜ぶ
よろこぶ
Romaji: yorokobu
to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice
In Japanese, rejoice is 喜ぶ, read よろこぶ (yorokobu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5b, vi, vt to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice
- v5b, vt to congratulate
- v5b, vt to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to
- v5b, vi to do with pleasure; to do gladly; to be happy (to do)
Written forms: 喜ぶ、悦ぶ、歓ぶ、慶ぶ. Readings: よろこぶ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 喜び | よろこび yorokobi | joy; delight; rapture |
| 喜劇 | きげき kigeki | comedy |
| 歓喜 | かんき kanki | delight; great joy |
| 一喜一憂 | いっきいちゆう ikkiichiyuu | alternating between happiness and anxiety; swinging between joy and sorrow; being glad and sad by turns |
| 喜怒哀楽 | きどあいらく kidoairaku | human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure); feelings |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rejoice”.
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