What does ureshikute mean in English?

Answer 1

The word うれしくて (ureshikute) is a form of the adjective うれしい (ureshii) which means 'happy' in Japanese. The 'te-form' of an adjective can be seen as a way to link adjectives to other adjectives, as well as to verbs. ~くて (~kute) is commonly translated as 'and,' while the adjective stem うれし (ureshi) would still be translated as 'happy'. Therefore, うれしくて (ureshikute) would be translated as "happy and...".

Example: 当時俺はうれしくて元気だった (touji ore wa ureshikute genki datta) - "I was happy and healthy then."

うれしくて (ureshikute) may also sometimes be used to mean 'with/for joy'.

Example: 彼女はうれしくて口もきけなかった (kanojo wa ureshikute kuchi mo kikenakatta) - "She was speechless with joy."