Japanese

よい
Meaning: good; fine; excellent; pleasant
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

良
い

Example sentences

Today the weather is good, and I feel great.
二人はとても仲が良い。
The two of them are very close.
最近、どうも体の調子がよくない。
Lately, for some reason, I haven't been feeling very well.
彼の良い点は、誰にでも親切なところだ。
One of his good points is that he is kind to everyone.
最近、身体の調子が良くないんです。
Lately, I'm not feeling very well.
最近は体調がとても良い。
My physical condition has been very good lately.
ふたりは仲の良い友達だ。
The two of them are good friends.
よく噛んで食べないと、消化に良くないですよ。
If you don't chew well, it's not good for your digestion.
今日は何となく気分が良い。
For some reason, I feel good today.
彼は今日、やけに機嫌が良い。
He is unusually good-humored today.

Usage Notes

A very broad term for 'good'. Often interchangeable with 'いい' in spoken Japanese.

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