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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