JLPT N5 · Adverb

よく (yoku)

よく is a Japanese adverb meaning “nicely; properly”. It is usually written in kana. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary lists and is marked as a common word in JMdict.

Reading: よく
Romaji: yoku
Word class: Adverb
Level: JLPT N5 (unofficial)

Meaning

nicely; properly; well; skillfully; skilfully · adverb · usually written in kana
frequently; often · adverb · usually written in kana
I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ... · adverb · usually written in kana
(you have) quite the nerve to; I don't know how you can ... · adverb · usually written in kana

Example sentences

そのプロジェクトはよく計画されていて興味深いが、当面の利益には大した結果をもたらさないと見られている。

The project is well-planned and interesting, but its immediate impact on the bottom line is not considered substantial.

Tatoeba #212661

みつなは綺麗好きだから、よく自ら進んで掃除をしています。

Mitsuna is very tidy so she often cleans up without being asked.

Tatoeba #76400

ジャック、よく来てくれたね。

You are welcome, Jack!

Tatoeba #215788

Sentences from the Tatoeba project, linked to this word in JMdict.

Source: JMdict entry 1605870 (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0). Level: unofficial JLPT list – how levels are assigned.