Lexical entry
シャーデンフロイデ
shaadenfuroide
Pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: German
Meaning
The experience of pleasure, joy, or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of others.
- pleasure from others' misfortune
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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