Happy in Japanese
"happy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "happy". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
嬉しい is happy about something that has happened — a reaction. 幸せ is happy as a state of life, the deeper word. 楽しい is enjoyable, happy while doing something. 愉 is pleasure, 慶 is a happy occasion worth celebrating.
Top pick
pleasure, happy, rejoice
Reading: yu
12 strokes · peaceful, nature
Where it comes from
Composed of heart and phonetic. Heart pleasant.
What it carries
Pleasant, joy, happy. Represents pleasant.
Related kanji for "happy"
happy
ka · peaceful
Composed of drum and add. Adding joy.
be happy(also: jubilation, congratulate, rejoice)
kei · peaceful, nature
Composed of deer and heart. Heart rejoicing like deer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for happy?
The most common kanji for "happy" is 愉, read as yu. It means pleasure, happy, rejoice. Related kanji: 嘉 (happy), 慶 (be happy).
How many strokes does 愉 have?
愉 has 12 strokes.