いい
iiadjective★Beginner— good
informal
Good, fine, or satisfactory
この映画はとてもいいです。
This movie is very good.
いい天気ですね。
It's nice weather, isn't it?
💡
Used in casual conversation to describe something positive.
informal
Okay, acceptable, or not bad
このケーキはまあまあいい。
This cake is okay.
💡
Can be used to express mild approval or neutrality.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use 'いい' in casual conversation. For more formal contexts, use '良い' (yoi).
⚡Gold Rule
Flexible Usage
'いい' can be used to describe people, things, situations, and even abstract concepts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the classical Japanese adjective 'よい' (yoi), which has the same meaning.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective to describe things or as an adverb to modify verbs. Often used in casual speech.
Word Breakdown
い
good
rootい
good
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