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“good or bad” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyoshiashi

Example

物事の良し悪しを自分で判断します。mono goto no yo shi a shi o ji bun de han dan shi ma su

I judge whether things are good or bad myself.

Illustration for 良し悪し (good or bad)

How to say “good or bad” in Japanese

“Good or bad” in Japanese is 良し悪し (yoshiashi).

It views something along a scale that ranges from favorable to unfavorable, focusing on the judgment of its value or condition.

Full entry for 良し悪し: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 良し悪し

経験を重ねると、仕事の良し悪しが分かるようになります。kei ken o kasa ne ru to shi goto no yo shi a shi ga wa ka ru yō ni na ri ma su

With more experience, you will be able to judge whether the work is good or bad.

Tips for using 良し悪し

  • In formal Japanese, 良し悪し (yoshiashi) often appears in the set phrase 良し悪しを問わず (yoshiashi o towazu), meaning "regardless of whether something is good or bad."

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