楽しい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 楽しい | 楽しくない |
| Polite | 楽しいです | 楽しくないですalso 楽しくありません |
| Past polite | 楽しかったです | 楽しくなかったですalso 楽しくありませんでした |
| Past | 楽しかった | 楽しくなかった |
| Te-form | 楽しくて | 楽しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 楽しく | |
| Conditional | 楽しければ | 楽しくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 楽しかったら | 楽しくなかったら |
Describes an experience, activity, or situation that brings enjoyment. Often used for things one actively participates in or looks forward to.
Yesterday's party was really fun.
旅行はいつも楽しいですね。
Traveling is always enjoyable, isn't it?
Traveling with friends is fun.
I spent a fun time with everyone.
I enjoyed a meal with my family.
The children are playing happily.
楽しい (たのしい) means 'fun/enjoyable' and describes emotional pleasure, while 楽 (らく) means 'easy/comfortable' and describes lack of effort or burden; learners often mix up the two because they share the same kanji.
enjoyment; pleasure; fun · anticipation; something to look forward to
amuse; entertain; delight
Search-only old-form kanji (kyūjitai); not used in modern writing.