Meaning

Primary

To Enjoy Something

Alternative

To Have Fun

Word Type

godan verb, transitive verb

Explanation

You've hopefully seen the word 楽しい, which means "fun." This is basically the verb version (ends in an sound, right?) of that. That means this is to enjoy something, or just to have fun.

Reading

たのしむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the word 楽しい, so be sure to know that word and you'll be able to apply it over here.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 生活を楽しむ

    to enjoy one's life

    人生を楽しむ

    to enjoy life

    会話を楽しむ

    to enjoy conversation

Context Sentences

夏はかき氷を食べたり花火を楽しむシーズンです。

Summer is the season to eat shaved ice and enjoy fireworks.

今週末は、友人たちと川でバーベキューを楽しむ予定だ。

This weekend, I'm planning to enjoy a barbecue with my friends at the river.

このトランポリン、今大人気なんです。大人も子どもも楽しめますよ。

This trampoline is very popular now. Both adults and children can have fun on it.

Kanji Composition