JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
愉 — pleasure
- Reading
- ユ・たの.しい・たの.しむ
- Meaning
- pleasure; happy; rejoice
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
愉 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユ・たの.しい・たの.しむ and it means pleasure; happy; rejoice. 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.
愉 appears in everyday japanese words such as 愉快 (pleasant).
Japanese words containing 愉
Frequently asked questions
What does 愉 mean in Japanese?
愉 means pleasure; happy; rejoice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 愉 read?
愉 is read ユ・たの.しい・たの.しむ. Reading it inside real words — 愉快 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 愉 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 愉 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 愉 in a word?
A common word containing 愉 is 愉快 (ゆかい) — "pleasant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 愉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 愉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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