いい

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JLPT:N5
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1Good; nice; pleasant — used to describe quality, condition, appearance, or character. The colloquial form of 良い (よい); in everyday speech, いい is far more common than よい.

I-Adjective

Examples

今日はいい天気だね。

The weather's nice today, isn't it?

彼女はとてもいい人だよ。

She's a really nice person.

もっといい方法はないかな。

Isn't there a better way?

この映画、評判がいいらしいよ。

I hear this movie has a good reputation.

頭がいい子だね。

What a smart kid.

2Enough; sufficient; that'll do — indicating that something is adequate or that no more is needed. Commonly appears in phrases like もういい (that's enough) or これでいい (this is fine).

I-Adjective

Examples

もういいよ、自分でやるから。

That's enough — I'll do it myself.

コーヒー、もう一杯いかが? いえ、もういいです。

Another cup of coffee? — No, I'm good, thanks.

これでいいですか?

Is this all right?

準備はいい? うん、いいよ。

Are you ready? — Yeah, I'm ready.

3Profitable; favorable; a good deal — used for advantageous conditions such as a high salary, generous terms, or a bargain price.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼はいい仕事に就いた。

He landed a good job.

セールでいい買い物ができた。

I got a great deal at the sale.

それはなかなかいい話だね。

That sounds like a pretty sweet deal.

4OK; all right; you may — used in patterns like 〜てもいい (you may / it's OK to) or 〜といい (it'd be good if) to express permission, acceptance, or a light suggestion.

I-Adjective

Examples

ここに座ってもいいですか?

May I sit here?

写真を撮ってもいいよ。

You can take pictures.

明日は来なくてもいいですよ。

You don't have to come tomorrow.

早く春が来るといいなあ。

I hope spring comes soon.

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