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sense of happiness, feeling of well-being, sense of fulfillment
A subjective feeling of happiness or contentment. Often used in discussions about quality of life, psychology, and social surveys.
幸福感 is composed of 幸福 (happiness) + 感 (feeling, sense).
Common collocations
- 幸福感を感じる: to feel a sense of happiness
- 幸福感に満たされる: to be filled with happiness
- 幸福感を得る: to gain a sense of happiness
- 幸福感が高い: to have a high level of happiness
Similar words: 幸せ is the everyday word for happiness. 幸福感 is more analytical and abstract, focusing on the subjective perception rather than the state itself. It is common in news articles, academic writing, and surveys on well-being.