1.
bliss; supreme happiness; perfect contentment
The highest form of happiness or joy. A state of complete, perfect satisfaction.
至福のひとときだ。
This is a blissful moment.
温泉に浸かって至福の時間を過ごした。
I spent a blissful time soaking in a hot spring.
焼きたてのパンを頬張る瞬間は、まさに至福だ。
The moment you bite into freshly baked bread is pure bliss.
USAGE:
A compound of 至 (utmost, supreme) and 福 (happiness, good fortune). Often used in the set phrase 至福のひととき (a blissful moment) or 至福の時間 (blissful time). Common in writing about food, relaxation, and luxury experiences.
NOTE: Not to be confused with the homophone 私服 (plain clothes, casual wear).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 至福のひととき (a blissful moment)
- 至福の時間 (blissful time)
- 至福を味わう (to savor bliss)
- 至福に満ちた (filled with bliss)