joy

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 悦 has 10 strokes, the on-reading えつ, and the kun-reading よろこぶ. 喜悦 (きえつ) and 悦楽 (えつらく) express joy and pleasure.
• Basic usage: 喜悦 means great joy; 悦楽 means pleasure enjoyed in an experience.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Expressing joy and enjoying pleasure
  • 喜悦の表情 describes the joyful expression shown on seeing a completed work. 再会の喜悦 refers to the great joy of a reunion.
  • 音楽に身を任せる悦楽 means the pleasure of giving oneself over to music. 読書の悦楽に浸り describes being immersed in the pleasure of reading.