How to say "happily" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- adverb (with と), suru verbFor 'happily' meaning in high spirits: a buoyant, excited cheerfulness, as when your heart lifts at the thought of something pleasant, such as setting out on an outing you have been looking forward to.
- 仲良くなかよくadverbReally means 'on good terms' or 'getting along well', so it suits 'happily' only when the point is harmony between people — children playing happily together, or a couple living happily — not an individual's joyful mood.
- adverb (with と), suru verbA mimetic word for acting cheerfully and briskly, with eager, joyful energy — happily in the sense of busying yourself gladly, as when getting ready or setting off for something you are pleased about.
Use 「ウキウキ」 for buoyant high spirits, 「いそいそ」 for cheerfully eager, joyful action, and 「仲良く」 only when 'happily' means people getting along in harmony rather than personal joy.
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