Japanese word

良好

Pronunciation

Romajiryōkō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivegood

Example

機械の状態は良好です。ki kai no jō tai wa ryō kō de su

The machine is in good condition.

Illustration for 良好 (good)

More examples

今回の交渉は、双方にとって良好な結果になりました。kon kai no kō shō wa sō hō ni to tte ryō kō na kek ka ni na ri ma shi ta

This negotiation resulted in a favorable outcome for both sides.

Core concept

Presents something as sound, satisfactory, and free from notable defects.

Common phrases

  • 良好な結果ryō kō na kek ka

    favorable result

  • 良好な天候ryō kō na ten kō

    favorable weather

  • 良好な関係ryō kō na kan kei

    good relationship

Similar words

好調kōchō: Describes a condition or performance that remains strong and shows favorable results.
順調junchō: Describes a process that develops smoothly without serious obstacles.
正常seijō: Describes a state that is within the accepted range and free from abnormality.
健全kenzen: Describes a sound state that supports healthy and proper development.

Definition in Japanese

物事の状態や結果が望ましく、支障のないさま。mono goto no jō tai ya kek ka ga nozo ma shi ku shi shō no na i sa ma

Word origin

良 (ryō, "good") combines with 好 (kō, "favorable") in this Sino-Japanese compound, whose parts both support the sense of a favorable condition.

Usage tips

  • 良好 (ryōkō) is a useful formal choice in status reports when good means sound or satisfactory rather than pleasant.

Other meanings

  • favorablena-adjective
  • satisfactoryna-adjective
  • excellentna-adjective

Opposites

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