homonym Comparative
幸せ
VS
しあわせ
Differences Between "幸せ" and "しあわせ"
Option A
幸せ
Meaning
happiness; good fortune; blessing
Reading
しあわせ (shiawase)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
家族と過ごす時間が私にとって一番の幸せです。
The time I spend with my family is my greatest happiness.
Option B
しあわせ
Meaning
happiness, good fortune
Reading
しあわせ (shiawase)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
家族みんなが健康でいることが私のしあわせです。
My happiness is that my whole family is healthy.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(happiness; good fortune; blessing)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 幸せ: Often used to describe a state of contentment or joy. Can be used as a noun or as a な-adjective (幸せな).
- しあわせ: Can be a noun (happiness) or a な-adjective (happy). Expresses a feeling of joy and contentment. (漢字: 幸せ)
- 幸せ: Often used to describe a state of contentment or joy. Can be used as a noun or as a な-adjective (幸せな).
- しあわせ: Can be a noun (happiness) or a な-adjective (happy). Expresses a feeling of joy and contentment. (漢字: 幸せ)
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