Japanese Conversation · Level 58
75 words
Japanese word
好ましい
Pronunciation
Romajikonomashii
Meaning
- i-adjectivedesirable
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks a person, condition, or option as meeting a preferred standard and deserving a positive judgment.
Common phrases
好ましい結果kono ma shi i kek ka
desirable result
好ましい条件kono ma shi i jō ken
favorable conditions
好ましい影響kono ma shi i ei kyō
desirable effect
Similar words
望ましいnozomashii: Wanted as an outcome because it fits a desired condition or standard.
よいyoi: Seen as good, satisfactory, or suitable without referring to a specific standard.
よろしいyoroshii: Considered acceptable or proper, often as a restrained polite assessment.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事が、受け入れるのに適していて、選ぶ価値があると判断されるさま。hito ya mono goto ga u ke i re ru no ni teki shi te i te era bu ka chi ga a ru to han dan sa re ru sa ma
Word origin
The adjective 好ましい (konomashii) comes from the native verb 好む (konomu, "to like") and the suffix ましい (mashii), which expresses that something is worthy of being liked.
Usage tips
- In advanced conversation, 好ましい (konomashii) often sounds more measured and formal than a direct statement that something is good or liked.
Other meanings
- preferablei-adjective
- favorablei-adjective
Related words
- 好ましさkonomashisadesirabilitynoun