“Happiness” in Japanese
Short answer
Happiness in Japanese is “幸福” (koufuku). Full meaning: happiness, well-being, joy, welfare, blessedness.
Other ways to say “Happiness” in Japanese
幸せ
shiawase happiness, good fortune, luck, blessing
幸い
saiwai happiness, blessedness, luck, fortune, felicity; luckily, fortunately
清福
seifuku happiness
鼓腹
kofuku happiness, contentment
幸福
koufuku happiness, well-being, joy, welfare, blessedness
慶福
keifuku happy event, happiness
福
fuku good fortune, happiness, blessing, good luck
こうふく
koufuku happiness, well-being, joy, welfare, blessedness
幸
sachi good luck, fortune, happiness; harvest, yield
果報
kahou good fortune, luck, happiness; vipaka (retribution)
シヤワセ
shiyawase happiness, good fortune, luck, blessing
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