楽しみ

This is the 514th most frequent Japanese word.

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楽しみ

"楽しみ" means "enjoyment," "pleasure," or "something to look forward to."


In this sentence, 楽しみ (tanoshimi) is used as a noun to express anticipation or excitement for an upcoming event.

明日の旅行が楽しみです。

I am looking forward to tomorrow's trip.


In this usage, 楽しみ (tanoshimi) refers to sources of joy or things that bring happiness in a general sense.

人生には多くの楽しみがあります。

There are many joys in life.


Here, 楽しみ (tanoshimi) is combined with the particle に to describe the state of deriving pleasure while engaging in an activity.

彼は楽しみにその本を読んでいます。

He is enjoying reading that book.