also: しやわせ
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
Refers to a state of happiness, well-being, or good fortune. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective. Common in everyday expressions like 幸せな生活 (a happy life) or 幸せを願う (wish for happiness).
家族と過ごす時間が一番の幸せです。
Time spent with family is my greatest happiness.
She smiled very happily.
I want to have a happy married life.
It's important to feel happy about small things.
I believe the two of them will become happy someday.
My mother always wishes for my happiness.
Many people live in search of true happiness.
幸せ is the common everyday word for happiness, while 幸 (さち) is a more literary, poetic term used mainly in set phrases and wishes.
幸せ is the common, warm word for personal happiness, while 幸い leans toward describing good fortune or a lucky circumstance.
Kana spelling is common in informal writing and when the kanji is not needed.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
Irregular kana usage; included for search coverage but not a standard spelling.