めでたい Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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i-adjective
happy; auspicious; joyous
usually written using kana alone
Used for occasions, events, or news that are joyful and worth celebrating. Often appears in set phrases like めでたい席 or めでたい知らせ.
See also: おめでたい
Your marriage is nothing but joyous.
2
i-adjective
naive; simple-minded
Describes a person who is overly optimistic, gullible, or lacking in worldly wisdom. Often used with a slightly critical or teasing tone.
See also: おめでたい
love, affection, favourite
