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.
Means being ecstatic or in seventh heaven. Often used when someone is overjoyed due to a specific event.
He is euphoric after winning the lottery.
Literally 'to soar up', used figuratively to mean being carried away with joy or excitement.
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.
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.
He had a euphoric expression while listening to the music.
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.
They were euphoric on their honeymoon.
Means to be in high spirits or to be giddy with happiness, often in a lighthearted, festive context.
Expressing a euphoric feeling that comes from excitement, adrenaline, or a thrilling experience.
Means exhilarating or refreshing, often used for a euphoric feeling after physical activity or a thrilling experience.
The view from the summit was absolutely euphoric.
A phrase meaning 'one's mood is elevated', used to describe a euphoric lift in spirits.
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.
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.
I'm euphoric after getting into my dream university.
After the concert, I was so euphoric I couldn't sleep.