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らく
JLPT:N3
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1

Comfort, ease, or relief; a state of being free from pain or distress.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

長時間の立ち仕事で足が疲れていたが、椅子に座ると楽になった。

My feet were tired from standing for a long time, but sitting down made me feel better.

彼は入院していたが手術後は痛みが和らぎ楽になったと言っている。

He was hospitalized, but after the surgery he said the pain eased and he felt relieved.

気持ちの面で楽になる方法を見つけたい。

I want to find a way to feel more at ease mentally.

2

Easy; simple; not troublesome — used to indicate something can be done with little effort.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

この計算は電卓があれば楽にできる。

This calculation can be done easily with a calculator.

今日は楽なシフトだから早く帰れるよ。

Today's shift is an easy one, so you can go home early.

彼は楽に仕事をこなしているように見えるが、裏で努力している。

He seems to handle his work easily, but he works hard behind the scenes.

3

Having economic comfort; being financially well-off enough to live comfortably.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

退職後も楽に暮らせるように貯金している。

I'm saving so I can live comfortably after retirement.

彼の家は裕福で、普段はかなり楽な暮らしをしている。

His family is wealthy and usually lives quite comfortably.

ある程度の貯金があれば、気持ちも楽になる。

If you have some savings, you'll feel more financially at ease.

4

Abbreviation for raku (raku-yaki), a type of traditional pottery.

NounAbbreviation

Examples

祖母は楽焼の小皿を大切に集めている。

My grandmother cherishes and collects small raku dishes.

5

In Buddhism, 'raku' (sukha): happiness or pleasure; the counterpart to suffering (dukkha).

NounBuddhism

Examples

仏典では『苦』と『楽』が対比されることが多い。

In Buddhist texts, 'suffering' and 'happiness' are often contrasted.

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