Japanese word

朗らか

Pronunciation

Romajihogaraka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivecheerful

Example

彼女は朗らかな人です。kano jo wa hoga ra ka na hito de su

She is a cheerful person.

Illustration for 朗らか (cheerful)

More examples

会議では、彼の朗らかな話し方が場を和ませます。kai gi de wa kare no hoga ra ka na hana shi kata ga ba o nago ma se ma su

In meetings, his cheerful way of speaking puts everyone at ease.

Core concept

Conveys a naturally bright and open disposition that makes a person or their behavior feel lively and pleasant.

Common phrases

  • 朗らかな性格hoga ra ka na sei kaku

    cheerful personality

  • 朗らかな笑顔hoga ra ka na e gao

    cheerful smile

  • 朗らかな声hoga ra ka na koe

    cheerful voice

Similar words

陽気yōki: Describes a cheerful character or manner that is energetic, sociable, and full of life.
快活kaikatsu: Describes a lively and cheerful character or manner that is full of energy.
明朗meirō: Describes a bright, cheerful, and open character or manner.

Definition in Japanese

人柄や表情などが明るく、晴れやかで、快活なさま。hito gara ya hyō jō na do ga aka ru ku ha re ya ka de kai katsu na sa ma

Word origin

The word 朗らか (hogaraka, "cheerful") comes from 朗ら (hogara, "bright or clear") plus か (ka), a suffix used to form a word describing a state or quality.

Usage tips

  • The word 朗らか (hogaraka) often presents cheerfulness as a steady personal quality rather than a temporary mood.

Opposites

Related words

  • 朗らかさhogarakasacheerfulnessnoun

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