A1 Expression رسمي

これは良いです

kore wa ii desu

This is good

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this simple phrase to express approval or satisfaction with an item, situation, or idea.

  • Means: A polite way to say 'This is good' or 'I like this'.
  • Used in: Shopping, restaurants, or when agreeing with a suggestion.
  • Don't confuse: '良い' (yoi/ii) with '美味しい' (oishii) when specifically talking about food taste.
Pointing at object + Thumbs up + Polite smile = Positive feedback

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'This is good'. You use it when you like something. It is very polite. Use it in shops or when talking to friends.
This is a standard way to express approval in Japanese. By using 'desu', you ensure that your feedback is polite and appropriate for most social situations. It is a very useful phrase for beginners to show they are engaged in a conversation.
This expression serves as a versatile tool for providing positive feedback. While simple, its usage varies based on the addition of particles like 'ne' or 'yo', which shift the nuance from a simple statement of fact to a request for agreement or an emphatic assertion of quality.
The phrase 'これは良いです' functions as a linguistic anchor for positive evaluation. In professional settings, it is often expanded with specific nouns to provide constructive feedback, demonstrating the speaker's ability to move beyond generic adjectives while maintaining the necessary level of formality required in Japanese business etiquette.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, this phrase exemplifies the Japanese tendency toward 'tatemae'—the public-facing, polite expression of opinion. It allows the speaker to maintain social equilibrium while still conveying a clear evaluative stance. Mastery involves understanding the subtle shift in register when transitioning from the formal 'yoi' to the more common 'ii' in various social contexts.
The phrase operates within the complex interplay of Japanese modality and politeness markers. By analyzing the copula 'desu' and the adjective 'yoi', one can observe the grammatical constraints that govern evaluative statements in Japanese. The phrase is a microcosm of how Japanese speakers negotiate interpersonal space, balancing the objective quality of an object with the subjective, socially-mediated nature of the interaction.

المعنى

Stating that something is of good quality or desirable.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Politeness is key. Using 'desu' shows respect to the person you are talking to. Feedback is often more direct and enthusiastic compared to the Japanese style. Similar to Japan, social hierarchy dictates the level of politeness used. Modesty is highly valued; praising one's own items is often avoided.

💡

The 'ne' particle

Always add 'ne' when you want to sound friendly and invite the other person to agree with you.

⚠️

Don't over-praise

In Japan, being too enthusiastic can sometimes come across as insincere. Keep it calm.

المعنى

Stating that something is of good quality or desirable.

💡

The 'ne' particle

Always add 'ne' when you want to sound friendly and invite the other person to agree with you.

⚠️

Don't over-praise

In Japan, being too enthusiastic can sometimes come across as insincere. Keep it calm.

🎯

Use 'ii' for speaking

While 'yoi' is correct, 'ii' sounds much more natural in daily conversation.

💬

Context matters

If someone gives you a gift, saying 'kore wa yoi desu' might sound like you are evaluating the gift's quality. Use 'arigatou' instead.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

これ___良いです。

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: は

'Wa' is the topic particle used to introduce the subject.

Which is the most polite way to say 'This is good'?

Choose the best option.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: これは良いです。

Adding 'desu' makes the sentence polite.

Complete the dialogue.

A: このペンはどうですか？ B: _____

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: これは良いです。

The question asks for an opinion on the pen, so 'This is good' is the appropriate response.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

You are at a restaurant and like the food. What do you say?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 美味しいです。

While 'This is good' is okay, 'Delicious' is the specific term for food.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

12 أسئلة

No, it is for objects or situations. For people, use 'ii hito' (good person).

No, it is polite. Just add 'ne' to make it softer.

It is a standard feature of Japanese phonology where high vowels between voiceless consonants are devoiced.

You can, but 'oishii' is much more natural.

They are the same word, but 'ii' is for speech and 'yoi' is for writing.

Use 'yokatta desu'.

It is standard polite Japanese. It is perfect for most situations.

Yes, it is very common in professional emails.

Use 'kore wa yoku nai desu'.

Only if you say it without a smile or in a flat tone.

Yes, but characters often use the casual 'ii!' instead.

Yes, 'kore wa yoi sabisu desu' works well.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔗

良いですね

builds on

That is good, isn't it?

🔗

美味しいです

specialized form

It is delicious.

🔗

素晴らしいです

similar

It is wonderful.

🔗

最高です

similar

It is the best.

أين تستخدمها

🛍️

Shopping

Clerk: いらっしゃいませ。これはいかがですか？

You: これは良いですね。買います。

formal
🍽️

Restaurant

Friend: この店、どう？

You: これは良いですね！

neutral
💼

Work Meeting

Boss: 新しい計画案です。

You: これは良い案ですね。

formal
📱

Social Media

Friend: （写真の投稿）

You: これ、いい！

informal
✈️

Travel

Guide: この景色はどうですか？

You: これは良い景色ですね。

neutral
❤️

Dating

Date: この音楽、好き？

You: はい、これは良いですね。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine you are a judge holding a sign that says 'GOOD'. You point at the item and say 'Kore wa yoi desu!'

Visual Association

A bright, glowing object in front of you. You are nodding your head in approval while pointing at it with both hands.

Rhyme

Kore wa yoi, it brings me joy!

Story

You walk into a shop. You see a beautiful watch. You point at it and say 'Kore wa yoi desu'. The clerk smiles and nods. You feel happy because you successfully communicated your approval.

Word Web

良い (yoi)いい (ii)これ (kore)それ (sore)あれ (are)ですね (desu ne)

تحدٍّ

For the next 24 hours, point at three things you like and say 'Kore wa yoi desu' to yourself.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Esto es bueno

Japanese requires the topic particle 'wa' while Spanish does not.

French high

C'est bon

French 'bon' can also mean 'tasty', whereas Japanese 'yoi' cannot.

German high

Das ist gut

German 'gut' is more versatile and can be used in more contexts than 'yoi'.

Japanese self

これは良いです

N/A

Arabic high

هذا جيد (Hadha jayyid)

Arabic has gendered adjectives, unlike Japanese.

Chinese moderate

这很好 (Zhè hěn hǎo)

The inclusion of 'hen' is mandatory in Chinese, while 'totemo' is optional in Japanese.

Korean high

이것은 좋아요 (Igeoseun joayo)

Korean uses honorific suffixes that are more complex than the Japanese 'desu'.

Portuguese high

Isto é bom

Portuguese distinguishes between 'isto' (close to speaker) and 'isso' (close to listener), similar to Japanese 'kore' and 'sore'.

Easily Confused

これは良いです مقابل 良い (yoi) vs. 良い (ii)

They mean the same thing but have different grammatical rules.

Use 'yoi' in formal writing and 'ii' in casual speech.

これは良いです مقابل 良い (yoi) vs. 好き (suki)

Learners mix up 'good' and 'like'.

'Yoi' describes the object, 'suki' describes your feeling.

الأسئلة الشائعة (12)

No, it is for objects or situations. For people, use 'ii hito' (good person).

No, it is polite. Just add 'ne' to make it softer.

It is a standard feature of Japanese phonology where high vowels between voiceless consonants are devoiced.

You can, but 'oishii' is much more natural.

They are the same word, but 'ii' is for speech and 'yoi' is for writing.

Use 'yokatta desu'.

It is standard polite Japanese. It is perfect for most situations.

Yes, it is very common in professional emails.

Use 'kore wa yoku nai desu'.

Only if you say it without a smile or in a flat tone.

Yes, but characters often use the casual 'ii!' instead.

Yes, 'kore wa yoi sabisu desu' works well.

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