Translation and Meaning of: よく - yoku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word よく (yoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: yoku

Kana: よく

Type: adverb

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よく

Translation / Meaning: frequently; often

Meaning in English: frequently;often

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (よく) yoku

"Yoku" is a Japanese word that can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It can mean "well", "often", "much", "frequently", "skillfully", or "carefully". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written as "yokushi" and meant "well done" or "successful". Over time, the word evolved to its current usage and is widely used in everyday Japanese language.

How to Write in Japanese - (よく) yoku

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Synonyms and Similar - (よく) yoku

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

頻繁に; しばしば; たびたび; 何度も; 多くの場合; 頻度が高い; 頻繁に; よくある; よく見る; よく使う; よく聞く; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られている; よく知られ

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Words containing: よく

See also other related words from our dictionary:

ちょくちょく

Kana: ちょくちょく

Romaji: chokuchoku

Translation / Meaning:

often; often; From time to time; occasionally

Words with the same pronunciation: よく yoku

圧力

atsuryoku

stress; pressure

ショック

syoku

shock

労力

rouryoku

work; effort; fatigue; difficulty

両極

ryoukyoku

both ends; north and south poles; positive and negative posts

欲望

yokubou

desire; appetite

抑圧

yokuatsu

verification; restriction; oppression; suppression

浴室

yokushitsu

bathroom; bath

抑制

yokusei

suppression

欲張り

yokubari

avarice; greed; greed

欲深い

yokufukai

ambitious

Example Sentences - (よく) yoku

Below are some example sentences:

よくやった！

Yoku yatta!

Well done!

good job!

  • よく (yoku) - well, very
  • やった (yatta) - done, accomplished
  • ！(exclamação) - expression of enthusiasm or admiration

この薬の用法をよく読んでから使用してください。

Kono kusuri no yōhō o yoku yonde kara shiyō shite kudasai

Please read the instructions for using this medicine carefully before using it.

Read the use of this medicine carefully before using it.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
  • 薬 - noun meaning "medicine" or "medicine"
  • の - possessive particle that indicates that the previous noun is the owner or origin of something
  • 用法 - noun meaning "how to use" or "instructions for use"
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • よく - adverb meaning "well" or "properly"
  • 読んで - verb form of the verb "read" in the imperative
  • から - particle that indicates the reason or reason for something
  • 使用して - verb form of the verb "use" in the imperative
  • ください - verb meaning "please" or "do"

この商品はよく売れる。

Kono shouhin wa yoku ureru

This product sells well.

  • この商品 - This Product
  • は - Topic particle
  • よく - Very often
  • 売れる - Sell, be sold

スラックスはビジネスシーンでよく着用される。

Surakkusu wa bijinesu shiin de yoku chakuyou sareru

Pants are often used in the business setting.

  • スラックス - dress pants
  • は - topic particle
  • ビジネスシーン - business scene
  • で - location particle
  • よく - often
  • 着用される - to be used, to be worn

意見が食い違うことはよくある。

Iken ga kuichigau koto wa yoku aru

Opinions are usually different.

  • 意見 - (opinion)
  • が - (subject particle)
  • 食い違う - (disagree)
  • こと - (thing)
  • は - (topic particle)
  • よく - (often)
  • ある - (exist)

私はよく物を無くす。

Watashi wa yoku mono o nakusu

I usually lose things often.

I often lose things.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • よく (yoku) - adverb meaning "frequently" or "well"
  • 物 (mono) - noun meaning "thing" or "object"
  • を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
  • 無くす (nakusu) - verb that means "lose" or "misplace"

私鉄は都市部でよく使われる交通手段です。

Shitetsu wa toshibu de yoku tsukawareru kotsu shudan desu

Private railways are the commonly used transport in urban areas.

  • 私鉄 - private railways
  • は - topic particle
  • 都市部 - urban areas
  • で - location particle
  • よく - often
  • 使われる - to be used
  • 交通手段 - means of transport
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present

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Other words of the same type: adverb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: adverb

其れでも

Kana: それでも

Romaji: soredemo

Translation / Meaning:

but still); and still; however; even so; despite

共に

Kana: ともに

Romaji: tomoni

Translation / Meaning:

sharing with; to participate in; both; equals; together; together with; with; including

其れでは

Kana: それでは

Romaji: soredeha

Translation / Meaning:

In this situation; well then ...

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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