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至福

しふく

N1supreme happiness · bliss

Examples

温かい風呂に入る時間が一日の至福だ。

焼きたてのパンを味わう至福のひとときを過ごした。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In 至福 (しふく), utmost and happiness combine to denote supreme bliss.
  • Basic usage: 至福 is happiness and satisfaction so complete that little more could be desired.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Supreme happiness
    • 至福だ predicates that state and 至福の modifies a time or moment; it is stronger than mild pleasure.

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