N3
かんき (kanki)
歓喜
delight; great joy; ecstasy; extreme gladness
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to great joy, delight, ecstasy, or a state of extreme gladness (usually emotional and energetic). Often used as 歓喜の声 (cry of joy) or 歓喜に沸く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Great joy! Ecstasy! S-So what if my heart almost exploded with great joy when you proposed to me?! ...っ, It's embarrassing, so whisper those sweet words to me once again!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんき（歓喜）よ！あんたが私に本気で『一生側にいてください』ってプロポーズしてくれたあの瞬間、私の心臓が爆発するほど『歓喜（大喜び）』したのよ！…っ、恥ずかしいから、その言葉をもう一回耳元で囁きなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
劇的な逆転勝利が決まった瞬間、スタジアム全体が地鳴りのような_______に包まれました。
The moment the dramatic comeback victory was decided, the entire stadium was wrapped in a earth-rumbling delight.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "歓喜"!
長年の努力が実を結び、第一志望の大学に合格した彼は、_______の声をあげて跳び上がりました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 大喜びする様子「歓喜」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『合格の歓喜！素晴らしいわ！じゃあ、私たちの「ラブラブ結婚披露宴」の瞬間の歓喜についても、全人類で一番幸せな顔で迎えなさい！』
English: Since it represents extreme joy and delight, 'delight/great joy' (kanki) is correct. Haruka: 'Delight of passing! Wonderful! Then, welcome even that delight of the moment of our "lovey-dovey wedding reception" with the happiest face in all mankind!'
English: Since it represents extreme joy and delight, 'delight/great joy' (kanki) is correct. Haruka: 'Delight of passing! Wonderful! Then, welcome even that delight of the moment of our "lovey-dovey wedding reception" with the happiest face in all mankind!'
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