Japanese

よく

よく
Meaning: often, frequently, well, carefully, thoroughly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

She often comes here.
彼の気持ちがよく分かる
I understand his feelings well.
彼は父親にとてもよく似ている。
He looks very much like his father.
彼の言う意味がよくわかる。
I understand well what he is saying.
ほう、よく出来ていますね。
Oh, it is very well done.
あいつのことはよく知らない。
I don't know that guy very well.
その人のことはよく知っています。
I know that person well.
横断歩道を渡る時は、左右をよく確認しましょう。
When crossing a pedestrian crossing, be sure to check both left and right.
溜まった事務仕事を効率よく処理する。
Efficiently process the accumulated office work.
洗濯物がよく乾くように、外に干した。
I hung the laundry outside so it would dry well.

Usage Notes

Has multiple meanings: (1) frequently/often, (2) well/skillfully, (3) carefully/thoroughly. Context determines the meaning. More common than しばしば for 'often'. Can express both frequency and quality of action.

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