Japanese word

よろしい

Pronunciation

Romajiyoroshii

Meaning

  • i-adjectiveokay

Example

これでよろしいですか？ko re de yo ro shi i de su ka

Is this okay?

Illustration for よろしい (okay)

More examples

ご都合のよろしい時間をお知らせください。go tsu gō no yo ro shi i ji kan o o shi ra se ku da sa i

Please let me know a time that is convenient for you.

Core concept

Marks a condition, choice, or action as suitable and acceptable rather than problematic.

Common phrases

  • ご都合のよろしい時間go tsu gō no yo ro shi i ji kan

    a convenient time

  • よろしいでしょうyo ro shi i de shō

    would be acceptable

Similar words

いいii: A common expression for something acceptable or suitable in casual speech.

Definition in Japanese

不都合がなく、相手に認められる状態であるさま。fu tsu gō ga na ku ai te ni mito me ra re ru jō tai de a ru sa ma

Word origin

よろしい (yoroshii) is a native Japanese adjective that developed from the older form よろし (yoroshi), which described something as good or proper.

Usage tips

  • The phrase よろしいですか (yoroshii desu ka) is common when asking for approval, but its tone is generally more formal than いいですか (ii desu ka).

Other meanings

  • mayi-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • よろしさyoroshisaacceptabilitynoun

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