Japanese

いい
Meaning: good; better; preferable
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: よい

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Handwriting

良
い

Example sentences

It is better to go early.
どうせなら、一番良い席に座りましょう。
Since we're doing it anyway, let's sit in the best seats.
彼らは表面上は仲が良いが、実はライバルだ。
On the surface they are friends, but they are actually rivals.
天気が良いので、家族と公園へピクニックに行った。
Since the weather was good, I went on a picnic to the park with my family.
風邪の予防にはビタミンCが良い。
Vitamin C is good for preventing colds.
このTシャツは綿100パーセントなので、肌触りがとても良い。
This T-shirt is 100% cotton, so it feels very nice on the skin.
この曲はメロディーが良くて、特にサビの部分が耳に残る。
This song has a good melody, and the chorus part especially sticks in my ears.
彼ら夫婦は夫唱婦随で、とても仲が良い。
They are a harmonious couple where the husband leads and the wife follows.

Usage Notes

This kanji is the most common way to write 'good'. When read as 'ii', it is informal.

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