Mnemonic
A massive drum thunders in the village square, its beat so infectious that your mouth bursts wide open in a shout of pure elation — you rejoice! The drum pounds faster and faster, your mouth screaming with glee, as the entire crowd joins a frenzy of wild celebration.
Additional thoughts
Picture the drum on top and the mouth below — just like the kanji structure. The drum's vibration rises through your body until joy erupts from your mouth uncontrollably.Quick recall
A booming drum makes your mouth scream — you rejoice!Details
The keyword for 喜 is rejoice. This kanji conveys a deep sense of happiness, delight, and joy experienced when something wonderful or favorable occurs. It represents the feeling of being overjoyed or elated, often in response to good news, a celebration, or a long-awaited positive outcome. The character captures the outward expression of inner happiness, suggesting a joy so great that it naturally manifests itself.
- On'yomi
- き
- Kun'yomi
- よろこ.ぶ、よろこ.ばす