synonym Comparative
幸せ
VS
至福
Differences Between "幸せ" and "至福"
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
至福
Meaning
supreme bliss, utmost happiness, ecstasy
Reading
しふく (shifuku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
長年の夢が叶い、彼は至福の表情を浮かべた。
His lifelong dream came true, and he wore an expression of supreme bliss.
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).
- 至福: Describes a state of profound, ultimate, and overwhelming happiness or contentment. Stronger than 幸せ (shiawase).
- 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).
- 至福: Describes a state of profound, ultimate, and overwhelming happiness or contentment. Stronger than 幸せ (shiawase).
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