Translation guide
Expressing satisfaction or happiness about something. Japanese often uses adjectives or verbs that describe the feeling rather than a direct equivalent of 'be pleased with'.
To express that you are happy or satisfied with something.
A direct and common way to say 'be satisfied/pleased with'. Use with nouns.
I am pleased with the results.
To express that you are pleased with someone's behavior or performance.
Means 'to be impressed/admire'. Used when someone does something praiseworthy.
To express being pleased with oneself or one's own actions.
Means 'to be self-satisfied'. Can have a negative nuance of smugness.
There is no single verb 'to be pleased with' in Japanese. Using 喜ぶ with a direct object for things can sound unnatural. Instead, use ～に満足している or ～が気に入っている.
Means 'to like' or 'be pleased with' something, often for things you have chosen or received. More casual than 満足.
I'm pleased with this present.
An adjective meaning 'happy/glad'. Often used to express pleasure about a situation. Use with ～て or ～ことを.
I'm pleased that you came.
Verb meaning 'to be delighted/pleased'. Often used when someone is visibly happy about something.
He was pleased with the news.
I was pleased with his effort.
Literally 'to praise'. Use when you want to express that you are pleased by complimenting someone.
The teacher was pleased with the student's presentation.
He is pleased with his own success.