► 形容詞
嬉しい [(3)うれしい] meaning: happy rank: 1
☆ 嬉しいことを言ってくれるわね！ ⇨ You say things that make me happy. That’s a nice thing to hear
☆ 彼が私の弁護をしてくれて嬉しかった ⇨ I was happy that he came to my defense
☆ 彼は上司に褒められて嬉しくてたまらないようだ ⇨ He seems to be on cloud nine after getting praised by his boss (☛ Often implies shallow happiness, smugness)
☆ 初めての子供を抱いた時の嬉しさは格別だった ⇨ The happiness of holding your first child was something different (☛ Typically momentary happiness, enjoyment)
☆ 試合に勝てて嬉しい ⇨ I’m happy I won the game (☛ Typically momentary happiness, enjoyment)
More examples:
- 嬉しいような悲しいような変な気分だ ⇨ I’m happy and sad at the same time, it is a strange feeling
- そう言って頂いて、とても嬉しいです ⇨ I am very happy to hear you say that
- 客が殺到して店は嬉しい悲鳴を上げている ⇨ Customers are rushing to the store and the owner is screaming with joy
- 嬉しい事言ってくれるわね ⇨ You say nice things, you know how to please me, don’t you?