How to Say ‘That's good.’ in Japanese
よかったです。
yokatsu ta desu
[yoh-kaht tah dess]
🇯🇵 In Japan: In a fare dispute, [よかったです] often means "I'm glad that got resolved," not just "that's good." It sounds warm and calming, especially after tension.
Phrase Breakdown
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-kaht]
was good; glad
Part of よかった, expressing relief or satisfaction.
問題が解決してよかったです。
I'm glad the problem was resolved.
た
ta
[tah]
past ending
Completes the past form よかった.
運転手が理解してたよかったです。
I was glad the driver understood.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite ending
Polite sentence ending, soft and natural in conversation.
説明が聞けてよかったです。
I'm glad I could hear the explanation.
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