晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい

はればれしい
adjective (i)
bright, cheerful, refreshed
1. bright, cheerful, refreshed, radiant
Describing a bright, clear, and uplifted feeling or appearance, as if a weight has been lifted.
晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい笑顔(えがお)。
A bright, radiant smile.
試験(しけん)が終(お)わって晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい気分(きぶん)だ。
I feel refreshed now that the exam is over.
長年(ながねん)の悩(なや)みが解決(かいけつ)して、晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい表情(ひょうじょう)を浮(う)かべていた。
Having resolved a problem that had troubled her for years, she wore a bright expression.

CONJUGATION:

  • Negative: 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしくない
  • Past: 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしかった
  • Adverbial: 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしく

USAGE:
Conveys a sense of brightness and relief, often after something burdensome has been resolved. Commonly modifies 気分(きぶん) (mood), 表情(ひょうじょう) (expression), and 笑顔(えがお) (smile).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい気分(きぶん): refreshed feeling
  • 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい表情(ひょうじょう): bright expression
  • 晴(は)れ晴(ば)れしい笑顔(えがお): radiant smile
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Added 2026.2.8 14:52
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