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How to Say ‘A good izakaya’ in Japanese

いい居酒屋

ii izakaya

[ee-ee ee-ZAH-kah-yah]

Phrase Breakdown

いい

ii

[ee-ee]

good; nice

A common adjective used to show approval or a positive impression.

Example

その考えはいいですね。

That idea is nice.

居酒屋

izakaya

[ee-ZAH-kah-yah]

izakaya; Japanese pub

A casual Japanese bar serving drinks and small dishes.

Example

居酒屋で友達と飲みました。

I drank with friends at an izakaya.

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