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楽しむ
tanoshimu
to enjoy
私は音楽を楽しむ
I enjoy music.
general
To find pleasure or enjoyment in something; to have fun or take delight in an activity or experience.
子供たちは公園で遊んで楽しんでいる
The children are playing and enjoying themselves in the park.
彼女は読書を楽しむ
She enjoys reading.
This verb is often used to express a positive emotional response to an activity or experience.
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Common Usage
This verb is often used with the te-form (楽しんで) to describe ongoing enjoyment, e.g., '音楽を楽しんでいます' (I'm enjoying the music).
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Verb Conjugation
Like many Japanese verbs, '楽しむ' follows the ichidan (Group 2) verb conjugation pattern, changing to '楽しみます' in polite form and '楽しんだ' in past tense.
Word Origin
From the verb 楽 (tanoshi, meaning 'pleasure' or 'enjoyment') with the verb ending -む (indicating a volitional or potential action).
Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation to express enjoyment or pleasure in activities, experiences, or hobbies. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
楽
pleasure, enjoyment
rootしむ
to do, to experience
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