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よし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よし

良し
善し
好し
えし
Usually kana
Freq #904
1

'ku' adjective (archaic)

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

Kanji in this Word

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
なが
まこと
よし
りょ
ろう
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
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
たか
とし
よし
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