godan verb (-bu), transitive verb, intransitive verb
be delighted; be glad; rejoice
General emotional reaction to good news, gifts, or favorable outcomes. Can be used both intransitively (to feel joy) and transitively (to welcome or appreciate something).
プレゼントをもらって、彼女はとても喜んだ。
She was very delighted to receive the present.
両親は私の合格
My parents were glad about my passing the exam.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Used when expressing joy for someone else's achievement or good fortune, often with a direct object marked by を.
友達の結婚を心から喜んだ。
I sincerely congratulated my friend on their marriage.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
welcome; take kindly to
Used for accepting proposals, advice, or offers positively. Often appears in formal or polite contexts.
ご意見を喜んでお受けします。
We welcome your opinions.
godan verb (-bu), intransitive verb
do gladly; be happy to do
Used in the て-form 喜んで to mean 'with pleasure' or 'gladly'. Often used when offering to do something or accepting a request.
See also: 喜んで
喜んでお手伝いします。
I'll be happy to help you.