How do you say "Which one is good?" in Japanese?

"Which one is good?" in Japanese is "どれがいいですか。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Which one is good?’ in Japanese

Q: What does "どれがいいですか。" mean in English?

"どれがいいですか。" means "Which one is good?" in English. Usage tip: Polite and very useful. Even better: [おなかにおすすめはどれですか。] “Which do you recommend for my stomach?”

どれがいいですか。

dore ga ii desu ka

[doh-reh gah ee dess kah]

💬 Usage Tip: Polite and very useful. Even better: [おなかにおすすめはどれですか。] “Which do you recommend for my stomach?”

🇯🇵 In Japan: Many pharmacies keep stronger meds behind the counter; asking politely invites proper guidance.

Phrase Breakdown

どれ

dore

[doh-reh]

which (one)

どれ = “which one.” Use when you see several medicines and want guidance.

Example

おなかのくすりはどれがいいですか。

Which stomach medicine is good?

が

[gah]

subject marker

が marks the item being chosen: “Which one is good?” (which one is the best choice).

Example

どれがいいですか。

Which one is good?

いい

[ee]

good; suitable

いい can mean “good/suitable.” In a pharmacy, it implies “appropriate for my symptoms.”

Example

わたしにはどれがいいですか。

Which one is good for me?

です

desu

[dess]

is/am/are (polite)

です makes it polite: いいですか = “Is it okay?/Is it good?” Common in customer questions.

Example

これでいいですか。

Is this one okay?

か

[kah]

question particle (“?”)

か makes the sentence a question. Rising intonation at the end.

Example

どれがいいですか。

Which one is good?

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