愉 快(ゆかい)

ゆかい

na-adjective

pleasant, enjoyable

formaldescriptive

1. pleasant, enjoyable, cheerful

Causing feelings of enjoyment and satisfaction; making one feel happy.

愉快(ゆかい)な仲間(なかま)と過(す)ごす時間(じかん)は楽(たの)しい。

Time spent with cheerful companions is enjoyable.

愉快(ゆかい)な話(はなし)を聞(き)いて笑(わら)った。

I laughed hearing an amusing story.

あまり愉快(ゆかい)な気分(きぶん)ではない。

I'm not in a very pleasant mood.

Often used in negative: 愉快ではない = not pleasant

Usage: 愉快(ゆかい) describes something that brings joy or amusement. It's often used to describe people, stories, or situations.

Common patterns

愉快(ゆかい)な人(ひと) (pleasant/cheerful person)
愉快(ゆかい)な気分(きぶん) (pleasant mood)
愉快(ゆかい)ではない (not pleasant, annoying)
不愉快(ふゆかい) (unpleasant, disagreeable)

Similar words

楽(たの)しい - fun, enjoyable (more casual)
愉快(ゆかい) - pleasant, amusing (slightly formal)

Related Words

Antonym: 不愉快(ふゆかい) (unpleasant)

Synonym: 楽(たの)しい (more casual)

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Added 2026.1.13 1:04 · Revised 2026.9.2 11:55

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