Meaning

Primary

Pleasant

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of pleasant? It is also pleasant.

Reading

こころよい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word's reading is pretty weird. We're going to think back to a couple different words to put this one together. The word for heart (), is こころ. The word for good is よい (or いい, but for this word's sake, よい). A "good heart (feeling)" is one where your heart feels nice and warm and fuzzy (figuratively, not literally. If it's literal, go to the hospital please). That is a pleasant feeling. A こころよい feeling.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女の声は小川のせせらぎのように耳にとても快い。

Her voice is very pleasing to the ear, like the babbling of a brook.

快い春風を感じながら山道を歩くのが、とても気持ちよかったです。

It was very pleasant to walk along the mountain path while feeling the pleasant spring breeze.

上司は彼の態度を快く思っていないようです。

The boss doesn't seem to think well of his attitude.

快く引き受けてくれる人がいて、安心しました。

I felt relieved to have someone willingly take on the task.

Kanji Composition