How to Say "Pleasure" in Japanese

喜び

yorokobi[jo̞ɾo̞ko̞bʲi]

The English word "pleasure" is translated into Japanese as 喜び (yorokobi).

喜び is a noun used to describe a state of being pleased, joy or pleasure.

Meaning: a state of being pleased (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

yorokobi

In traditional Japanese aesthetics, a 'bittersweet' pleasure is often preferred over pure joy, a concept linked to the philosophy of mono no aware or the pathos of things.
The concept of 'pleasure' can be much more heavy or serious in Japanese through the word 悦び (yorokobi), which uses a different kanji to imply a deep, profound, or even erotic delight.
The kanji for pleasure in this word, 喜, contains the component for 'mouth' (口) at the bottom, suggesting that the expression of joy involves vocalization or a smile.

外国語を使って通じ合えた喜びに勝るものはない。
Nothing beats the pleasure of mutual understanding when using a foreign language.
Tatoeba #684619 by arihato, translation #684679 by notrwanda
笑顔だからといって、必ずしも喜びを示しているとは限らない。
Smiles do not always indicate pleasure.
Tatoeba #10024771 by bunbuku, translation #318127 by CK
大喜びでやりました。
We did it with the greatest pleasure.
Tatoeba #137594 by mookeee, translation #275642 by orcrist
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Kenta and Misaki are talking about their hobby of gardening.

健太 Kenta

花が咲くのは、日常の喜びだね。
Hana ga saku no wa, nichijou no yorokobi da ne.
Flowers blooming is a daily pleasure, isn't it?
美咲 Misaki

本当に。健太さんの言う通りだよ。
Hontou ni. Kenta-san no iu toori da yo.
Truly. It's exactly as you say, Kenta.
健太 Kenta

美咲さんも、一緒に育てる？
Misaki-san mo, issho ni sodateru?
Misaki, do you want to grow them together?
美咲 Misaki

ええ、ぜひお願いしたいわ。
Ee, zehi onegai shitai wa.
Yes, I would love to.

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