How to say 'Happiness' in Japanese | 幸福

word

Meaning

Happiness

Reading

Kanji

幸Happiness 福Blessing

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '幸福 (こうふく)' means 'happiness'. It refers to a state of well-being, contentment, or joy. This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a deep or lasting sense of happiness. For example: I wish you happiness「あなたに幸福を願います」(あなたにこうふくをねがいます). True happiness is hard to find「真の幸福を見つけるのは難しい」(しんのこうふくをみつけるのはむずかしい). Note that '幸福' is more profound and less casual than other words for happiness like '幸せ (しあわせ)', which is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

3

Frequency

4133

Composition

kanji

Handwriting