よく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よく
1
nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully
Examples
そのプロジェクトはよく計画されていて興味深いが、当面の利益には大した結果をもたらさないと見られている。
The project is well-planned and interesting, but its immediate impact on the bottom line is not considered substantial.
2
frequently; often
Examples
みつなは綺麗好きだから、よく自ら進んで掃除をしています。
Mitsuna is very tidy so she often cleans up without being asked.
3
I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
Examples
ジャック、よく来てくれたね。
You are welcome, Jack!
4
(you have) quite the nerve to; I don't know how you can ...
Examples
よく、そんな口がきけるな！
How dare you say that!
Kanji in this Word
良
7 strokes
Frequency: 501
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
good
pleasing
skilled
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.い
-よ.い
い.い
-い.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
じ
なが
まこと
よし
ら
りょ
ろう
善
12 strokes
Frequency: 765
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
virtuous
good
goodness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.い
い.い
よ.く
よし.とする
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たる
よし
能
10 strokes
Frequency: 273
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
ability
talent
skill
capacity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.く
あた.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
の
のり
よし
好
6 strokes
Frequency: 423
JLPT N3
Grade 4
Meanings
fond
pleasing
like something
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
この.む
す.く
よ.い
い.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こ
たか
とし
よし
克
7 strokes
Frequency: 1333
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
overcome
kindly
skillfully
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かつ
まさる
よし
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