NichiDict

喜ぶ

N4
よろこぶ
悦ぶ歓ぶ慶ぶ
[yorokobu]
Illustration for 喜ぶ

Meanings

1.GodanTransitiveIntransitive

to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice

2.GodanTransitive

to congratulate

3.GodanTransitive

to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to

4.GodanIntransitive

to do with pleasure; to do gladly; to be happy (to do)

Examples

プレゼントをもらって喜んだ

I was delighted to receive a present.

子供たちは遊んで喜んでいる

The children are happy playing.

彼女は合格を喜んでいた

She was pleased about passing.