愉快

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What does "愉快" mean in English?

pleasant, enjoyable, cheerful

その映画はとても愉快だった。

That movie was very enjoyable.

How to use "愉快" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

Pleasant, enjoyable, or cheerful; describing a state of happiness or satisfaction.

愉快な時間を過ごしました。

I had a pleasant time.

彼は愉快な性格だ。

He has a cheerful personality.

Often used to describe enjoyable experiences or positive emotions.

Collocations

愉快な時間pleasant time愉快な気分cheerful mood愉快な会話enjoyable conversation

to spend time pleasantly

愉快な気分になるphrase

to feel cheerful

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use '愉快' to describe enjoyable moments or positive emotions, similar to 'pleasant' or 'cheerful' in English.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'愉快' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Origin

Composed of '愉' (pleasure, enjoyment) and '快' (comfort, satisfaction).

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both experiences and personalities. Often used in formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

愉

pleasure, enjoyment

root

快

comfort, satisfaction

root

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