How to Say ‘Good kid’ in Japanese
いいこ
ii ko
[ee koh]
💬 Usage Tip: [いいこ] literally means “good child.” [こ] here is [子], “child,” though it is often written in kana in beginner materials.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Adults say [いいこ] to praise children or pets. It sounds affectionate, but for adults it can sound patronizing, so use with care.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee]
good; well-behaved
An adjective meaning good or well-behaved. In this phrase, it describes a child as being nice or obedient.
このこはいいこです。
This child is a good child.
こ
ko
[koh]
child
A casual hiragana form of こ, meaning child. It often appears in words like いいこ.
あのこはいいこだね。
That child is a good child, isn't she?
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