うれしい
ureshii
The English word "glad" is translated into Japanese as うれしい (ureshii).
うれしい is a common and versatile adjective used to express temporary, subjective feelings of joy or being glad. It is often used to react to specific external events or news that cause a sudden burst of joy. While it can mean "happy" or "pleased," it is distinct from a sense of long-term or profound happiness.
Meaning: happy, pleased, satisfied (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
ureshii
Did you know?
- In Japanese culture, expressing too much うれしい in a public or professional setting can sometimes be seen as lacking modesty, leading people to pair the word with a humble apology.
- Japanese has an 'emotional' adjective system where うれしい can only be used for the speaker's own feelings in a direct sentence, whereas different forms are required to describe someone else's joy.
- While うれしい expresses your own joy, Japanese speakers often use the word よかった (yokatta) to say they are glad about something that happened to someone else. Using うれしい to describe another person's good luck can sometimes sound as if you are taking the credit for their happiness.
Examples in context
- 声が聞けてうれしいよ。I'm glad to meet you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are glad to hear a voice using うれしい.Tatoeba #142641 by small_snow, translation #64228 by CK
- それを聞いてうれしいよ。I'm glad to hear that.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are glad to hear something using うれしい.Tatoeba #159676 by bunbuku, translation #254847 by CK
- あなたに会えてうれしい。I'm glad to see you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are glad to see someone using うれしい.Tatoeba #161789 by KK_kaku_, translation #22588 by CK
- 彼の成功を聞いてとても嬉しいです。I'm very glad to hear about his success.
- 彼女が喜んでくれて、とても嬉しいです。I'm very glad that she is happy.
- 彼の成績に満足しているので、とても嬉しいです。I'm very glad because I'm satisfied with his grades.
- 映画が楽しかったんだ。嬉しい！The movie was fun. I'm glad!
- プレゼントをもらって、嬉しくて舞い上がった！I received a gift and I was so glad, I jumped for joy!
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Example conversation
A brother and sister are celebrating a successful exam.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太くん、合格したの？Hinata-kun, goukaku shita no?Hinata, did you pass?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、合格したよ！Un, goukaku shita yo!Yes, I passed!
- 陽葵 Himari本当？私もすごくうれしいよ！Hontou? Watashi mo sugoku ureshii yo!Really? I am very glad too!
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう、陽葵。Arigatou, Himari.Thank you, Himari.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
