1.
joy, happiness, delight
A feeling of great pleasure and satisfaction.
喜びの涙を流した。
I shed tears of joy.
喜びの涙 = tears of joy
合格の喜びを分かち合った。
We shared the joy of passing the exam.
喜びを分かち合う = to share joy
子供の成長を見るのは大きな喜びだ。
Watching my child grow is a great joy.
USAGE: 喜び is the noun form of the verb 喜ぶ (to be happy). It expresses positive emotions like joy and delight.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 喜びを感じる (to feel joy)
- 喜びを分かち合う (to share joy)
- 喜びの声 (cries of joy)
- 喜びの涙 (tears of joy)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 楽しみ - enjoyment, pleasure
- 幸せ - happiness
- 歓喜 - great joy (formal)