喜ぶ
よろこぶ
yorokobu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

喜ぶ (よろこぶ (yorokobu)) means "to be delighted". It is read よろこぶ (yorokobu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to be delighted

Also : to be glad · to rejoice · to be pleased

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Example Sentences

子供たちはプレゼントをもらって大いに喜びました。

こどもたちはプレゼントをもらってたいによろこびました。

The children were delighted to receive the presents.

親の喜ぶ顔を見たいというのが、彼女の夢です。

おやのよろこぶかおをみたいというのが、かのじょのゆめです。

Seeing her parents happy is her dream.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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