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.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 良い物

    a good thing

    良い行い

    a good deed

    良い人

    a good person

Context Sentences

お羊ざと天びんざは相しょうが良い。

Aries and Libra are compatible.

けんかするほど仲が良いって言うだろ?

Don't they say, "The closer you are, the more you fight?"

良い考えだけど、実際はそれをするには資金が足りないんだよね。

That’s a good idea, but the fact is that we don’t have enough money for it.

Kanji Composition