晴(は)れやか

はれやか

na-adjective

bright, cheerful, radiant

1. bright, cheerful, radiant, beaming

Having a bright, clear, and cheerful appearance or expression. Often used to describe a person's face or expression that shows happiness, relief, or pride, especially on a momentous occasion.

晴(は)れやかな笑顔(えがお)を見(み)せた。

She showed a radiant smile.

卒業式(そつぎょうしき)で晴(は)れやかな表情(ひょうじょう)の学生(がくせい)たち。

Students with beaming expressions at the graduation ceremony.

長(なが)い闘病(とうびょう)を経(へ)て、彼(かれ)は晴(は)れやかな気持(きも)ちで退院(たいいん)した。

After a long battle with illness, he left the hospital with a bright and cheerful spirit.

USAGE:
Derived from 晴(は)れ (clear weather / auspicious occasion). Used as a na-adjective (晴(は)れやかな). Strongly associated with formal or celebratory occasions such as weddings, graduations, and ceremonies. Conveys a sense of brightness, clarity of spirit, and pride.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

晴(は)れやかな笑顔(えがお): radiant smile
晴(は)れやかな表情(ひょうじょう): beaming expression
晴(は)れやかな気持(きも)ち: bright/cheerful feeling
晴(は)れやかな姿(すがた): radiant figure/appearance

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