(たこうかん)

たこうかん
noun
euphoria, sense of happiness
emotion
1. euphoria, sense of bliss, feeling of intense happiness
An overwhelming feeling of happiness or well-being, sometimes beyond what the situation warrants. Used in both medical/psychological contexts (e.g., drug-induced euphoria) and everyday language (e.g., the runner's high).
多幸感(たこうかん)(つつ)まれる
To be enveloped in euphoria.
I felt a strong sense of euphoria after the marathon.
The drug produces temporary euphoria, but caution is needed because it is highly addictive.

Common patterns

多幸(たこう) (great happiness) + (かん) (feeling, sense). Literally "a feeling of abundant happiness."

Usage

多幸感(たこうかん) is used in both medical and general contexts. In medicine, it describes the euphoric effects of certain drugs or neurological conditions. In everyday language, it describes moments of overwhelming joy or contentment.

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