How to Say ‘This one is good.’ in Japanese
これがいいですよ。
kore ga ii desu yo
[koh-reh gah ee dess yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [これ] = “this (one).” The pattern [〜がいいですよ] is a friendly recommendation: “~ is good / I suggest ~.” Add [よ] to sound helpful, like a pharmacist giving a tip.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese pharmacies, staff often recommend OTC medicine with this kind of gentle phrase rather than a hard “You must buy this.” You can reply [じゃあ、これにします] (“Then I’ll take this”).
Phrase Breakdown
これ
kore
[koh-reh]
this (one)
A demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker or something the speaker is choosing. In a pharmacy, it can mean “this medicine/product.”
胃が痛いなら、これがいいですよ。
If your stomach hurts, this one is good.
が
ga
[gah]
(subject marker)
Marks the subject of the sentence; here it highlights “this” as the recommended choice.
これが効きます。
This works (is effective).
いい
ii
[ee]
good; suitable
An i-adjective meaning “good/suitable.” In recommendations, it often means “this is a good option for your symptoms.”
胃にやさしい薬がいいです。
A stomach-friendly medicine is good.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
Adds politeness and states a judgment/description. Common in pharmacist explanations.
これは食後に飲む薬です。
This is a medicine you take after meals.
よ
yo
[yoh]
(sentence-ending particle) you know / (soft emphasis)
Adds friendly emphasis or reassurance. Often used by staff when recommending something.
この薬は眠くなりにくいですよ。
This medicine is less likely to make you sleepy.
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