“I'm happy” in Japanese is 嬉しいです (うれしいです), pronounced ureshii desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Happy about something that happened, like a gift or news. Deep, lasting happiness is 幸せです.
Example sentences
- 会えて嬉しいです。あえてうれしいです。I’m happy to see you.
- 今、とても幸せです。いま、とてもしあわせです。I’m very happy right now.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| deep happiness | 幸せです | しあわせです shiawase desu |
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FAQ
How do you say I'm happy in Japanese?
I'm happy in Japanese is 嬉しいです (うれしいです), pronounced “ureshii desu”.
How do you write I'm happy in Japanese?
It's written 嬉しいです with kanji, or うれしいです in hiragana. Both are read ureshii desu.