Japanese word

楽

Pronunciation

Romajiraku

Meaning

  • na-adjectivecomfortable, easy

Example

このいすは楽です。ko no i su wa raku de su

This chair is comfortable.

Illustration for 楽 (comfortable)

More examples

宿題が楽です。shuku dai ga raku de su

Homework is easy.

この靴なら、長く歩いても楽です。ko no kutsu na ra naga ku aru i te mo raku de su

These shoes are comfortable even when you walk for a long time.

Core concept

Presents 楽 (raku, "at ease") as a condition of having little physical or mental strain, making an experience feel comfortable or easy.

Common phrases

  • 楽な方法raku na hō hō

    an easy method

  • 楽にできるraku ni de ki ru

    can do easily

  • 楽な仕事raku na shi goto

    easy work

  • 楽になるraku ni na ru

    become more comfortable

Similar words

快適kaiteki: It describes a pleasant physical condition that feels comfortable.
簡単kantan: It describes an activity that requires little skill or effort.
気楽kiraku: It describes a relaxed state without worry or pressure.

Definition in Japanese

身体や心への負担が少なく、快適に感じられるさま。shin tai ya kokoro e no fu tan ga suku na ku kai teki ni kan ji ra re ru sa ma

Word origin

楽 (raku, "ease") is the Sino-Japanese reading of a kanji associated with "music" and "pleasure," and the meaning later extended to ease and comfort.

Usage tips

  • The adjective 楽 (raku) can describe both a comfortable object and an easy activity, while 楽しい (tanoshii) focuses on the enjoyment that an activity provides.

Other meanings

  • at easena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 楽さtanoshisaeasenoun

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