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“desirable” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikonomashii

Example

この方法が最も好ましいです。ko no hō hō ga motto mo kono ma shi i de su

This method is the most desirable.

Illustration for 好ましい (desirable)

How to say “desirable” in Japanese

“Desirable” in Japanese is 好ましい (konomashii).

Marks a person, condition, or option as meeting a preferred standard and deserving a positive judgment.

Full entry for 好ましい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 好ましい

この状況では、落ち着いた説明のほうが好ましいです。ko no jō kyō de wa o chi tsu i ta setsu mei no hō ga kono ma shi i de su

In this situation, a calm explanation is preferable.

Tips for using 好ましい

  • In advanced conversation, 好ましい (konomashii) often sounds more measured and formal than a direct statement that something is good or liked.

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