よし

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Alternative writings: 良し, 善し, 好し
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An archaic ku-adjective meaning 'good', 'excellent', or 'pleasant'. Found mainly in classical or literary Japanese and roughly corresponds to modern よい.

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Examples

この歌はよし、と人々に評された。

This poem was praised as good by the people.

武士は主の命を受け、よしと覚悟した。

The samurai received his lord's command and steeled himself, deeming it right.

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