English–Japanese

“enjoy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitanoshimu

Example

毎日音楽を楽しみます。mai nichi on gaku o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy music every day.

Illustration for 楽しむ (enjoy)

How to say “enjoy” in Japanese

“Enjoy” in Japanese is 楽しむ (tanoshimu).

It presents an activity or experience as something that gives a person pleasure.

Full entry for 楽しむ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 楽しむ

週末は家族との時間を楽しみます。shū matsu wa ka zoku to no ji kan o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy spending time with my family on weekends.

Tips for using 楽しむ

  • 楽しむ (tanoshimu) often describes enjoying an activity or experience, while 楽しい (tanoshii) describes the pleasant feeling it creates.

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