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How to Say ‘The one here is good.’ in Japanese

ここの、おいしいですよ。

koko no oishii desu yo

[koh-KOH no oy-SHEE dess yo]

💬 Usage Tip: ここの means "the one from here", and the thing itself goes unsaid because it's obvious. よ at the end adds a friendly "I'm telling you" feel, which is good for sharing a tip.

Phrase Breakdown

ここの、

koko no

the one here / this place's

ここ (koko) means 'here,' and の (no) makes it possessive, meaning 'the one from this place.' Read it as 'koko no' and pause briefly at the comma.

Example

ここのケーキが好きです。

I like the cake here.

Words in this phrase

ここ

koko

[koh-KOH]

here

Refers to the place near the speaker.

Example

ここに座ってください。

Please sit here.

の

[no]

's; of

A particle that shows possession or connection between nouns.

Example

知り合いの会社に興味があります。

I am interested in an acquaintance's company.

おいしいですよ。

oishii desu yo

it's delicious, you know

おいしい (oishii) means 'delicious.' よ (yo) adds a friendly tone when you share information. Stretch the long 'ii' sound in 'oishii'.

Example

このラーメン、おいしいですよ。

This ramen is delicious, you know.

Words in this phrase

おいしい

oishii

[oy-SHEE]

delicious; tasty

An i-adjective used to praise food or drink.

Example

このラーメンはおいしいです。

This ramen is delicious.

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.

Example

少し伺いたいです。

I would like to ask a little.

よ

[yo]

you know

Particle used for emphasis or to assert information.

Example

わかるよね。

You know, right?

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