JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
喜 — rejoice
- Reading
- キ・よろこ.ぶ・よろこ.ばす
- Meaning
- rejoice; take pleasure in
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
喜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キ・よろこ.ぶ・よろこ.ばす and it means rejoice; take pleasure in. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
喜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 喜劇 (comedy), 喜び (joy) and 喜ぶ (to be delighted).
Japanese words containing 喜
Frequently asked questions
What does 喜 mean in Japanese?
喜 means rejoice; take pleasure in in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 喜 read?
喜 is read キ・よろこ.ぶ・よろこ.ばす. Reading it inside real words — 喜劇 and 喜び and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 喜 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 喜 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 喜 in a word?
A common word containing 喜 is 喜劇 (きげき) — "comedy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 喜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 喜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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