かりゆし

noun

happy; auspicious; lucky

Ryukyuan dialect word (Ryuukyuu-ben) meaning happy, auspicious, or lucky. Often used in celebratory contexts, similar to めでたい in standard Japanese.

See also: めでたい

• かりゆしウェアは沖おき縄なわの正せい装そうとして人にん気きがある。

  Kariyushi wear is popular as formal attire in Okinawa.

• 今日きょうは本ほん当とうにかりゆしい日ひだね。

  Today is truly a happy day, isn't it?