The Meaning and Pronunciation of the Japanese Word "Tanoshii"

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Namiko Abe
Japanese Language Expert
  • B.A., Kwansei Gakuin University
Namiko Abe is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert. She has been a freelance writer for nearly 20 years.
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Namiko Abe
Updated January 29, 2019

The Japanese word tanoshii means pleasant or delightful.

Pronunciation:

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Japanese characters:

楽しい （たのしい）

Example:

Paatii wa totemo tanoshikatta.
パーティーはとても楽しかった。

Translation:

I enjoyed the party very much.