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JLPT N4 Elementary

楽しむ

to enjoy or take pleasure in an experience

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Other forms

楽しみます polite form
楽しんだ plain past
楽しんで te-form
楽しめる potential form
楽しみ noun form
愉しむ less common kanji
1 Verb

To Enjoy / To Have Fun

This verb refers to the action of engaging in an activity for pleasure, amusement, or appreciation.

Example

週末 は ゲーム を し て 楽しみました 。

I had fun playing video games over the weekend.

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2 Verb Phrase (楽しみにする)

To Look Forward To

This usage expresses positive anticipation for a future event, most commonly found in the phrase 楽しみにする (たのしみにする).

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楽しむ
たのしむ
to enjoy or take pleasure in an experience
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