Meaning

Primary

Good

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of good? It's also good.

Reading

よい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
いい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember:

A good way to pass the time is with a yo-yo (). But it better be a good yo-yo. A bad one will just fall apart.

Note that よい is a more formal or literary way of saying "good," the more common one being いい. To distinguish the different readings, the latter version is usually written in just kana too!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 天気が良い

    good weather

    人が良い

    to have a good disposition

    頭が良い

    intelligent

Context Sentences

そのアイディアすごい良いですね!

I think that idea is very good!

ケンカするほど仲が良いって言うだろ?

You say you're getting along well as you fight, right?

良い考えだけど、実際それをするには資金が足りないんだよね。

It's a good idea, but we don't have enough money to do it.

Kanji Composition