Lexical entry

ハッピーエンド

happiiendo

A positive or satisfying conclusion to a story, movie, or event.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English

Meaning

A positive resolution at the end of a narrative or situation, where the protagonists achieve their goals or find happiness.

Examples

Example Sentences

この映画はハッピーエンドで終わるので、安心して見られます。

This movie ends with a happy ending, so you can watch it without worry.

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小説の結末がハッピー・エンドではなかったので、少し悲しくなった。

Since the novel's conclusion wasn't a happy ending, I became a little sad.

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誰もが自分の人生にハッピーエンドを望んでいる。

Everyone wants a happy ending for their own life.

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