悦
悦·delight, joy, rapture
- On-yomi
- エツ
- Kun-yomi
- よろこ.ぶ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 満悦 | まんえつ | great delight |
| 喜悦 | きえつ | joy, delight |
| 悦楽 | えつらく | pleasure, enjoyment |
| 悦に入る | えつにいる | to be pleased with oneself |
Example sentences
父は釣った魚を見てご満悦だった。
ちちはつったさかなをみてごまんえつだった。
My father was delighted looking at the fish he had caught.
彼は自分の作品を眺めて悦に入っている。
かれはじぶんのさくひんをながめてえつにいっている。
He is admiring his own work, very pleased with himself.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Everyday 'be glad' is 喜ぶ; 悦ぶ is a rare literary spelling.
- 悦に入る is read えつにいる, not えつにはいる.
Memory aid
Picture it
The heart 忄 beside 兌, to loosen: tension leaves the chest and joy takes its place.
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