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English to Japanese Dictionary

pleasure Meaning in Japanese (pleasure 英語 意味)

喜び, 満足感, 楽しみ
類語:満足快楽
喜び in English:pleasure
IPA:jo̞ɾo̞k̟o̞bi
Phonetic:よろこび
Quick Answer • 要約

pleasure の日本語の意味は「喜び, 満足感, 楽しみ」です。 (幸せな満足感と楽しみの感覚。)

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Pleasure visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (喜び)
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Definitions of Pleasure

  1. 1
    noun
    満足感

    Pleasure is a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

    幸せな満足感と楽しみの感覚。

  2. 2
    noun
    楽しみ

    A pleasure is an event or activity that gives enjoyment or delight.

    楽しみや喜びを与える出来事や活動。

  3. 3
    noun(formal)
    喜び

    Pleasure can be used in polite expressions to indicate willingness or satisfaction.

    丁寧な表現で、意欲や満足感を示すために使われることがある。

Example Sentences

formal

“It was a great pleasure to meet you.”

お会いできて大変光栄でした。

casual

“Reading a good book is one of my greatest pleasures.”

良い本を読むことは、私の最大の楽しみの一つです。

casual

“He takes pleasure in helping others.”

彼は他人を助けることに喜びを感じる。

Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

楽しみ満足快楽

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

苦痛不満

Inflected Word Forms

past participlepleased
present participlepleasing
adjectivepleasant
adjectivedispleased
adverbpleasantly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

my pleasureexpression

Used to say that you are happy to do something, or that you were happy to help.

take pleasure incollocation

To find enjoyment or satisfaction in something.

at your pleasureexpression

Whenever you wish or are ready.