愉
pleasure, happy, rejoice
Readings
On'yomi
- ユ
Kun'yomi
- たの.しい
- たの.しむ
Nanori
- ゆう
Meaning
愉 centers on a light, positive emotional state: pleasure, happiness, or rejoicing. The meanings all describe a feeling of enjoyment or delight.
Most common words using 愉
- 不愉快ふゆかいN3
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
- 愉快ゆかいN3
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing; happy
- 愉悦ゆえつ
joy; pleasure; delight
- 愉快犯ゆかいはん
crime committed for fun; criminal who takes delight in people's reaction to his crimes
- 愉楽ゆらく
pleasure
- 愉色ゆしょく
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
Study
Etymology
愉 combines the heart radical 忄 with 俞, which likely contributes the sound and may carry a sense of ease or agreement. The exact historical development of 俞 is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The heart radical 忄 beside 俞 suggests a heart that is at ease. Picture a relaxed heart feeling pleasure and happiness.
Reading mnemonic
For ユ, imagine you feeling happy: you -> ユ, and your heart 忄 is full of joy.