How to Say ‘I'm glad.’ in Japanese
よかったです。
yokatsu ta desu
[yoh-kaht tah dess]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite reaction meaning "I’m glad" or "That’s good." Staff may say this after hearing the pressure is right.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, service staff often respond positively when your needs are met. It shows attentiveness and relief that you’re comfortable.
Phrase Breakdown
よかった
yokatsu ta
was good; glad; fortunate
Past form of よい/いい; often expresses relief or happiness.
間に合ってよかったです。
I'm glad I made it in time.
Words in this phrase
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-kaht]
was good
Part of the past phrase meaning something felt good or went well.
マッサージがよかったです。
The massage was good.
た
ta
[tah]
past tense ending
Creates the past form together with よかっ.
よかったです。
It was good.
です
desu
[dess]
polite ending
Adds politeness to the sentence.
よかったです。
It was good.
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