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VocabJLPT N3

joy

Noun

Definitions

1. joy
2. delight

This word means "joy," "delight," or "happiness," expressing a feeling of pleasure or gladness. It is often used in formal or written language to describe happiness over a positive event.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Yeah, I'm about to cry from happiness," I answered.

Sentence 2

Does the movie leave you feeling happy after it's over?

Sentence 3

Even after failing, I somehow feel joy in knowing I learned something.

Sentence 4

Could you tell me — what moment brings you the most joy?

Sentence 5

He couldn't put into words the joy he felt the moment he won.