How to Say ‘Which one is good?’ in Japanese
どれがいい
dore ga ii
[doh-reh gah ee]
💬 Usage Tip: Casual version. Add [ですか] to be polite: [どれがいいですか。].
🇯🇵 In Japan: If you say this while showing the shelf, staff will usually step closer and point to options.
Phrase Breakdown
どれ
dore
[doh-reh]
which (one)
どれ asks “which one,” used when selecting among items on the shelf.
この中でどれがいいですか。
Which one is good among these?
が
ga
[gah]
subject marker
が marks the subject/choice: どれがいい = “Which one is good?” (which one is the right choice).
どれがいいですか。
Which one is good?
いい
ii
[ee]
good; suitable
いい here means “the right/suitable one.” Often used when asking for a recommendation.
どれがいいと思いますか。
Which one do you think is best?
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