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“well received” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōhyō

Example

新しい映画は好評です。atara shi i ei ga wa kō hyō de su

The new movie is well received.

Illustration for 好評 (well received)

How to say “well received” in Japanese

“Well received” in Japanese is 好評 (kōhyō).

Describes something that earns favorable reactions and is regarded positively by the people who experience it.

Full entry for 好評: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 好評

この店の新しいメニューは学生に好評です。ko no mise no atara shi i me nyū wa gaku sei ni kō hyō de su

The new menu at this restaurant is well received by students.

Tips for using 好評

  • Unlike the English adjective popular, 好評 (kōhyō) emphasizes favorable reception or praise, so it can describe a work that is well liked even when it is not widely known.

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