Japanese word

好評

Pronunciation

Romajikōhyō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivewell received

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 好評な番組kō hyō na ban gumi

    well-received program

  • 好評な本kō hyō na hon

    well-received book

  • 好評なサービスkō hyō na sā bi su

    well-received service

Similar words

好意的kōiteki: Describes a reaction, comment, or attitude that expresses approval or goodwill.
肯定的kōteiteki: Describes an evaluation or response that presents the subject in a positive way.
上々jōjō: Describes the quality, result, or reception of something as very good.

Definition in Japanese

人々から高く評価され、よい評判を得ていること。hito bito ka ra taka ku hyō ka sa re yo i hyō ban o e te i ru ko to

Word origin

好評 (kōhyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 好 (kō, "good") and 評 (hyō, "evaluation"), giving the sense of a favorable assessment.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • popularna-adjective

Opposites

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