Translation guide
Expressing or feeling triumphant joy and elation, often after a victory or success. In Japanese, this is conveyed through adjectives, verbs, and descriptive phrases that capture the intensity of the emotion, with attention to formality and context.
To describe a person or mood that is jubilant and triumphant, often after a success or victory.
An adjective meaning 'triumphant' or 'exultant', literally 'proud of victory'. It describes a person's attitude or expression after winning.
勝ち誇った emphasizes the pride and triumph after a victory, often with a visible expression. 意気揚々 describes the buoyant, spirited demeanor and is often used with verbs of movement. 勝ち誇った can sound more aggressive or gloating, while 意気揚々 is more about high spirits.
An exultant attitude is disliked.
The exultant crowd cheered loudly.
He wore an exultant smile.
A な-adjective or adverb meaning 'triumphant', 'elated', or 'in high spirits'. Often used to describe someone walking or acting with an air of victory.
He came back exultant.
A noun or な-adjective meaning 'ecstatic', 'overjoyed', or 'in seventh heaven'. It implies being so happy that one loses touch with reality, often used in a slightly negative sense of being carried away.
He is exultant over his success.
A verb meaning 'wildly delighted' or 'ecstatic'. It conveys a more intense, almost frenzied joy.
They were exultant at the victory.
A phrase meaning 'filled with joy/delight'. It is more literary and descriptive, often used in narratives.
Exultant voices rang out.
He left the venue exultant.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'exultant' in all contexts. Using 勝ち誇った or 意気揚々 is usually best, but be mindful of the nuance: 勝ち誇った can imply arrogance, while 有頂天 suggests being carried away. Choose based on the specific shade of meaning.
She felt exultant after receiving the award.