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良い子

ii ko

What does "良い子" mean in English?

good child

彼女は良い子です。

She is a good child.


How to use "良い子" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

informal

A well-behaved or obedient child.

先生は良い子を褒めました。

The teacher praised the good child.

Often used to describe children who follow rules and behave politely.

Collocations

良い子にするto behave well

Synonyms

良い子供おとなしい子

Antonyms

悪ガキわんぱく

Related Phrases

良い子にするphrase
to behave well

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, being a 'good child' often emphasizes politeness and obedience.

Gold Rule

Usage

This phrase is often used by parents and teachers to encourage good behavior.

Word Origin

Combination of 良い (good) and 子 (child).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in parenting and educational contexts to describe well-behaved children.

Word Breakdown

良い
good
adjective
+
子
child
noun
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