How to Say ‘I'm glad.’ in Japanese
良かった。
yokatsu ta
[yoh-kaht tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Past form of [良い]/[いい]. Often used as a reaction: “That’s good / I’m relieved.” You can add: [本当に良かった].
🇯🇵 In Japan: [良かった] is a very Japanese-style relief phrase—simple, understated, and widely used after confirming feelings.
Phrase Breakdown
良かっ
yokatsu
[yoh-kaht]
was good; I’m glad (stem)
Past form of 良い (いい). Used to express relief/happiness: 良かった = “I’m glad / That’s a relief.”
同じ気持ちで良かっった。
I’m glad we feel the same.
た
ta
[tah]
past tense ending
Completes the past tense: 良かった. Often said after hearing reassuring news in a relationship.
本当に？それなら良かった。
Really? If so, I’m glad.
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