How to sign “Happy” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Happy” instead
Step by step
- Hold your flat hand at your chest, palm facing in.
- Brush it upward firmly once or twice.
Practice tip
Happy feelings rise upward.
Fingerspell “Happy”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.