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狂喜

きょうき

N1wild joy · ecstasy

Examples

優勝が決まると観客席は狂喜に包まれた。

長年の夢がかなった彼は狂喜して仲間と抱き合った。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 狂喜 is read as きょうき and means “wild joy” and “ecstasy”.
  • Basic usage: It describes spectators and a dreamer overcome with uncontrollable joy after a victory or fulfillment.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • 狂喜に包まれる / 狂喜する
    • It is stronger than ordinary joy. 狂喜に包まれる describes being engulfed by it, while 狂喜する describes the person’s reaction.

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