喜ぶ

よろこぶ

To rejoice, to be delighted

N4verb·yorokobu

How to remember it

よろ (cheer) + こぶ (to rise) = joy rising up means to rejoice.

Example sentences

  • 彼は合格を喜びました。

    かれはごうかくをよろこびました。

    He rejoiced at passing the exam.

  • 子どもたちはプレゼントを喜んでいます。

    こどもたちはプレゼントをよろこんでいます。

    The children are delighted with the presents.

Usage

Often takes を with the cause of delight; noun form is 喜び (joy).

Related words

嬉しい喜び楽しむ悲しむ

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