How to Say ‘Was good / I'm glad’ in Japanese
よかった
yokatsu ta
[yoh-ka tah]
💬 Usage Tip: [よかった] literally means “was good,” but very often means “I’m glad.” Super useful for friendly reactions.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is everywhere in Japan. It can show relief, happiness, or simple friendliness without sounding too dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-ka]
good; glad
The stem part of よかった, from いい, expressing that something was good or pleasing.
天気がよかって気分もいいです。
The weather is good, so I feel good too.
た
ta
[tah]
past tense ending
The ending that completes よかった, making it a past statement meaning was good or was glad.
会えてよかったと言われました。
I was told, “I’m glad we could meet.”
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