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good in Japanese

good in Japanese is いい, 良い, 善意 — good means acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.

good in Japanese

いい
adj
Pronounced: ii
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
良い
adj
Pronounced: yoi
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
善意
adj
Pronounced: zen'i
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
良い
adj
Pronounced: yoi
いい
adj
Pronounced: ii
上手
adj
Pronounced: jōzu
旨い
adj
Pronounced: umai
いい
adj
Pronounced: ii
Pleasant; enjoyable.
良い
adj
Pronounced: yoi
Pleasant; enjoyable.
大丈夫
adj
Pronounced: daijōbu
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
良い
adj
Pronounced: yoi
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
美味しい
adj
Pronounced: oishii
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
美味い
adj
Pronounced: umai
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
善
noun
Pronounced: zen
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

What does "good" mean?

  1. adj Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
    "She's a good person who always looks out for others."
  2. adj Skilled or competent at something.
    "He's good at fixing cars."
  3. adj Pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying.
    "We had a really good time at the concert."
  4. adj Still fit for use; not expired or spoiled.
    "Check whether the milk is still good before you use it."
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good in a sentence

  • She's a good person who always looks out for others.
  • It was good of you to help him move.
  • He's good at fixing cars.
  • My aunt is a good cook and makes wonderful pies.

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What is "good" in Japanese?
"good" in Japanese is いい, 良い, 善意. good means: Acting in a way that is kind, moral, or beneficial.
How do you pronounce いい?
"good" in Japanese is いい, pronounced "ii".
How do you use "good" in a sentence?
Example: "She's a good person who always looks out for others." In Japanese, "good" is いい, 良い, 善意.
Are there other ways to say "good" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "good": いい, 良い, 善意, 上手, 旨い, 大丈夫.
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