幸福
Kōfuku refers to a state of happiness, well-being, or bliss. It is often used to describe a long-term state of contentment or a profound sense of blessing, appearing more frequently in formal or written contexts than the common word 'shiawase'.
Exemplos
3 de 5私は今の生活に幸福を感じています。
I feel happiness in my current life.
皆様のご多幸と幸福をお祈り申し上げます。
I pray for everyone's great fortune and happiness.
幸福って、人それぞれ違うよね。
Happiness is different for everyone, isn't it?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Focus on the kanji: 幸 (luck/happiness) and 福 (blessing/fortune). Imagine a person receiving a lucky blessing at a temple to achieve ultimate 'kōfuku'.
Quiz rápido
新しい家族ができて、彼はとても( )な毎日を送っています。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 幸福
Exemplos
私は今の生活に幸福を感じています。
everydayI feel happiness in my current life.
皆様のご多幸と幸福をお祈り申し上げます。
formalI pray for everyone's great fortune and happiness.
幸福って、人それぞれ違うよね。
informalHappiness is different for everyone, isn't it?
社会学において、幸福の定義は多岐にわたります。
academicIn sociology, the definition of happiness is wide-ranging.
わが社は社員の幸福度向上を経営目標に掲げている。
businessOur company has set the improvement of employee happiness levels as a management goal.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
幸福の追求
The pursuit of happiness
幸福の科学
The science of happiness (also a proper noun)
幸福を呼ぶ
To bring/invite happiness
Frequentemente confundido com
Shiawase is the common, everyday word for happy, while kōfuku is more formal, academic, or literary.
Kōun specifically refers to good luck or a fortunate event, whereas kōfuku refers to a state of being happy.
Notas de uso
Kōfuku is a 'Na-adjective' when describing things (e.g., kōfuku-na hito). It is frequently used in literature, formal speeches, and psychology to discuss the concept of human happiness.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'kōfuku' in casual conversation where 'shiawase' would sound much more natural. Avoid using it as a direct verb like 'kōfuku suru'; use 'kōfuku ni naru' or 'kōfuku o kanjiru' instead.
Dica de memorização
Focus on the kanji: 幸 (luck/happiness) and 福 (blessing/fortune). Imagine a person receiving a lucky blessing at a temple to achieve ultimate 'kōfuku'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'kō' (good fortune) and 'fuku' (blessing/wealth).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Japan, expressing one's own happiness (kōfuku) too boldly can sometimes be seen as bragging, so it is often expressed with humility or directed toward the well-being of others in formal greetings.
Quiz rápido
新しい家族ができて、彼はとても( )な毎日を送っています。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 幸福
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