How to Say ‘Great.’ in Japanese
よかった。
yokatsu ta
[yoh-kaht tah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Be careful with [よかった。] right after someone accepts: it can sound a bit too openly relieved if your tone is strong. A light, warm tone makes it feel friendly rather than intense.
Phrase Breakdown
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-kaht]
good; glad
Past form base of いい, used in expressions like 'that's good' or 'I'm glad.'
来てくれてよかった。
I'm glad you came.
た
ta
[tah]
past tense ending
Completes the past form よかった, meaning 'was good' or 'I'm glad.'
本当によかった。
That was really good / I'm really glad.
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