Meaning

Primary

Good

Alternatives

Favorable, Satisfactory

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A good like is something you like really good, if that makes any sense. This thing is a good and favorable thing.

Reading

りょうこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You've learned them already, so you should be able to read this on your own!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 良好な生活

    good life

    良好なコミュニケーション

    good communication

    良好な社会

    good society

Context Sentences

良好なコミュニケーションをとるために必要なこととは何だと思いますか?

What do you think is necessary for effective communication?

コンディションを良好に保つには、日々のお手入れが欠かせません。

To maintain good condition, daily care is essential.

術後はしばらく良好でしたが、一年後に病気が再発したんです。

After the surgery, everything was fine for a while, but the illness returned a year later.

Kanji Composition