よろこ.ぶ
yorokobu
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 46 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

喜 is the kanji for "Rejoice". A common reading is よろこ.ぶ (yorokobu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Rejoice

Also : Take Pleasure In

Readings

kunよろこ.ぶ/ yorokobukunよろこ.ばす/ yorokobasuon/ ki

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 喜 represents 'REJOICE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of rejoice.

Reading ·

On-reading: き — remember this sound by associating it with rejoice. Kun-reading: よろこ.ぶ.

Example Sentences

合格の知らせを聞いて喜びました。

ごうかくのしらせをきいてよろこびました。

I was delighted to hear about passing.

子供の成長を見て喜んでいます。

こどものせいちょうをみてよろこんでいます。

I'm happy watching my child grow.

Vocabulary using 喜

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