The Meaning and Pronunciation of the Japanese Word "Tanoshii"

Using "subarashii"
by Namiko Abe
Namiko Abe was born and raised in Japan. She is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert.
Updated April 18, 2018

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.