Translation guide
Describes an intense feeling of happiness, excitement, and well-being. In Japanese, this is expressed through various adjectives and phrases that convey extreme joy, elation, or a state of bliss.
Expressing a state of extreme happiness, often as a temporary emotional high.
Describing a state of pure, untroubled happiness, often in a relaxed or dreamy way.
A common, natural phrase meaning 'full of happiness', used to describe a visibly euphoric state.
新婚旅行で二人は幸せいっぱいだった。
They were euphoric on their honeymoon.
Expressing a euphoric feeling that comes from excitement, adrenaline, or a thrilling experience.
The English word 'euphoric' is often used casually, but direct translations like '陶酔している' (tōsui shite iru) can sound overly dramatic or clinical in Japanese. Use context-appropriate expressions instead.
Japanese has many words for happiness (嬉しい, 楽しい, 幸せ). To convey 'euphoric', you need stronger expressions that imply an intense, often temporary high. '有頂天' and '舞い上がる' are good choices for that peak emotional state.
Means being ecstatic or in seventh heaven. Often used when someone is overjoyed due to a specific event.
彼は宝くじに当たって有頂天になっている。
He is euphoric after winning the lottery.
Literally 'to soar up', used figuratively to mean being carried away with joy or excitement.
彼女はプロポーズされて舞い上がっている。
She is euphoric after being proposed to.
A set phrase meaning 'feeling like one is ascending to heaven', describing a state of bliss or euphoria.
初めての給料をもらった時は天にも昇る心地だった。
When I received my first paycheck, I felt euphoric.
A literary or formal word for ecstasy or rapture, often used in artistic or intense emotional contexts.
彼は音楽に恍惚とした表情を浮かべた。
He had a euphoric expression while listening to the music.
Means to be in high spirits or to be giddy with happiness, often in a lighthearted, festive context.
祭りの後、みんな浮かれて踊っていた。
After the festival, everyone was euphoric and dancing.
Literally 'dream-like state', used when someone is so happy they feel like they're dreaming.
憧れの大学に合格して夢見心地だ。
I'm euphoric after getting into my dream university.
Means exhilarating or refreshing, often used for a euphoric feeling after physical activity or a thrilling experience.
山頂からの景色は爽快そのものだった。
The view from the summit was absolutely euphoric.
A phrase meaning 'one's mood is elevated', used to describe a euphoric lift in spirits.
ライブの後、気分が高揚して眠れなかった。
After the concert, I was so euphoric I couldn't sleep.