楽しみ

たのしみ
Alternative writings: 愉しみ
JLPT:N4
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1

Enjoyment, pleasure, or amusement; the feeling of joy or delight often from hobbies, entertainment, or pleasant experiences.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

休日の読書が私の一番の楽しみだ。

Reading on my days off is my greatest pleasure.

子どもたちは公園で遊ぶことを楽しみにしているが、遊ぶそのものも大きな楽しみだ。

The children look forward to playing in the park, and the play itself is a great source of enjoyment.

料理をするのが最近の楽しみになっている。

Cooking has recently become a pleasure of mine.

2

Anticipation; looking forward to something— the feeling of eager expectation or something to look forward to.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

来週の旅行が本当に楽しみだ。

I'm really looking forward to next week's trip.

プレゼントが届くのが楽しみで、毎日ポストを見ている。

I'm so excited about the present arriving that I check the mailbox every day.

患者にとって回復を楽しみにする気持ちは大切だ。

For patients, having something to look forward to in recovery is important.

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