How to Say ‘They're good.’ in Japanese
いいですよ。
ii desu yo
[ee dess yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Ending with よ signals that you're telling the listener something they may not know, like a recommendation. Compare it with ね, which assumes they already agree.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee]
good
An adjective meaning good, suitable, or preferable.
月曜がいいですか。
Is Monday good?
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know; emphasis
Adds emphasis, often to correct or clarify politely.
目的地はもう少し先ですよ。
The destination is a little farther ahead, you know.
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