Japanese word

快い

Pronunciation

Romajikokoroyoi

Meaning

  • i-adjectivepleasant

Example

その音色を快いと感じました。so no ne iro o kokoroyo i to kan ji ma shi ta

I found the tone pleasant.

Illustration for 快い (pleasant)

More examples

窓を開けると、快い風が部屋に入ってきます。mado o a ke ru to kokoroyo i kaze ga heya ni hai tte ki ma su

When I open the window, a pleasant breeze comes into the room.

Core concept

Describes something that suits the senses or feelings well and creates a comfortable, refreshing response.

Common phrases

  • 快い風kokoroyo i kaze

    pleasant breeze

  • 快い眠りkokoroyo i nemu ri

    pleasant sleep

  • 快い香りkokoroyo i kao ri

    pleasant scent

Similar words

心地よいkokochiyoi: Describes a sustained sense of comfort from a sound, atmosphere, or other experience.
気持ちよいkimochiyoi: Describes an immediate pleasant sensation or feeling that brings physical or emotional relief.

Definition in Japanese

心身に受ける刺激や状態が好ましく、気持ちよく感じられるさま。shin shin ni u ke ru shi geki ya jō tai ga kono ma shi ku ki mo chi yo ku kan ji ra re ru sa ma

Word origin

The native Japanese form 快い (kokoroyoi) comes from 心 (kokoro, "mind") and 良い (yoi, "good"), while 快い is the established kanji spelling.

Usage tips

  • When 快い (kokoroyoi) modifies a sound or atmosphere, it highlights the listener's comfortable sensory response rather than simple approval.

Other meanings

  • agreeablei-adjective
  • comfortablei-adjective
  • refreshingi-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 快さkokoroyosapleasantnessnoun

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