How to Say ‘To be pleased; to be happy’ in Japanese
喜ぶ
yorokobu
[yoh-roh-koh-boo]
💬 Usage Tip: [喜ぶ] is used when someone shows happiness about something, often more outwardly than [うれしい]. A useful contrast is [私はうれしいです] "I'm happy" versus [家族が喜びます] "my family will be pleased."
Phrase Breakdown
喜ぶ
yorokobu
[yoh-roh-koh-boo]
to be pleased; to be happy
A verb meaning to be delighted or pleased about something.
海の見える席なら家族が喜ぶと思います。
I think my family would be pleased with a seat that has an ocean view.
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