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楽しい

tanoshii
adjective★Beginner— fun, enjoyable
informal

Describing something that brings joy, amusement, or enjoyment; fun, pleasant, or entertaining.

楽しい時間を過ごしました。

I had a fun time.

楽しい話を聞かせてください。

Please tell me something fun.

💡

Often used to describe activities, events, or experiences that are enjoyable.

Collocations

楽しい時間fun time楽しい話fun story楽しい思い出fun memories

Synonyms

面白い楽しみ愉快な

Antonyms

つまらない退屈な悲しい

Related Phrases

楽しみにしているphrase
looking forward to
楽しむverb
to enjoy

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'楽しい' is often used to describe activities, events, or experiences that bring joy or amusement. It can also describe people or things that are fun to be around or use.

⚡Gold Rule

Adjective Form

'楽しい' is an i-adjective (形容詞) and must be conjugated appropriately in sentences, such as '楽しかった' (past tense) or '楽しいです' (polite form).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '楽しむ' (tanoshimu), meaning 'to enjoy' or 'to have fun'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in casual and everyday conversations to express enjoyment or amusement.

Word Breakdown

楽
joy, pleasure
root
+
しい
adjective suffix
suffix
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