How to Say ‘Ordinary joy’ in Japanese
ありきたりな喜び
ありきたりなよろこび
💬 Usage Tip: [ありきたり] (arikitari) is used for something mundane or typical, and [喜び] (yorokobi) means 'joy'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, finding beauty in the ordinary is a cultural characteristic, reflected in their appreciation of simple joys.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ありきたりありきたり
[arikitari]
ordinary
Something common or usual.
ありきたりな毎日。
Ordinary everyday life.
なな
[na]
adjective particle
Particle used to modify nouns.
彼女は美しいな女性だ。
She is a beautiful woman.
喜びよろこび
[yorokobi]
joy
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
喜びを感じる。
Feel the joy.
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