欣きん然ぜんきんぜんじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particlejoyful; cheerful; gladlyLiterary 'taru' adjective describing a joyful or cheerful manner. Often used adverbially with と (欣然と) to mean 'gladly' or 'with delight'. Rare in modern conversation; mainly found in written or formal contexts.彼かれはその知しらせを聞きいて欣きん然ぜんと引ひき受うけた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe gladly accepted upon hearing the news.老ろう人じんは欣きん然ぜんとして若わか者ものに道みちを教おしえた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe old man cheerfully gave directions to the young person.
