Japanese word

幸福

Pronunciation

Romajikōfuku

家族と過ごす時間に幸福を感じます。ka zoku to su go su ji kan ni kō fuku o kan ji ma su

I feel happiness when I spend time with my family.

日々の小さな幸福に気づくことが大切です。hi bi no chii sa na kō fuku ni ki zu ku ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to notice the small moments of happiness in everyday life.

Describes a deeply satisfying state in which life feels full, secure, and worthwhile.

幸せshiawase: A common everyday word for a state of happiness and contentment.

心身や生活が満ち足りて、幸せである状態。shin shin ya sei katsu ga mi chi ta ri te shiawa se de a ru jō tai

The Sino-Japanese compound 幸福 (kōfuku) combines 幸 (kō, "happiness") and 福 (fuku, "good fortune") to express happiness and good fortune together.

In everyday conversation, 幸せ (shiawase) is usually more natural than 幸福 (kōfuku), which often sounds formal or written.