noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
great joy; jubilation; exultation
A yojijukugo expressing overwhelming happiness and delight. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
The moment the victory was decided, the players were in a state of great joy.
She received the acceptance letter with an expression of jubilation.
Also a yojijukugo for great joy, but emphasizes dancing and leaping with delight. 歓天喜地 is more about a state of overwhelming happiness.
Means being ecstatic or in raptures, often with a nuance of being carried away. 歓天喜地 is more formal and less commonly used in everyday speech.
A yojijukugo composed of 歓 (delight), 天 (heaven), 喜 (joy), and 地 (earth), literally 'heaven and earth are filled with joy'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character pattern for expressing extreme emotions.