Translation of Japanese word "よく" to English
よく
よく
[yoku]
IPA: /joku/
Meaning
VerbFrequently; many times on different occasions.
How to use
よく (yoku) — 'often / well / frequently'. よく食べる — eat a lot / well. よく来ます — comes often. よく聞いてください — Please listen carefully.
🇬🇧 English
often / well
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: よく
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): よく
Romaji Transcription: yoku
Example Sentences
よく食べる食事は何ですか。
よくたべるしょくじはなですか。
What food do you often eat?
よく来る客は誰ですか。
よくくるきゃくはだれですか。
Who are the customers who often come?
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Common phrases
- よく〜します— I often ~ / I usually ~
Frequency rank: #209 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "よく" mean?▼
The Japanese word "よく" means "often / well" in English.
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The word "よく" is read as "よく" (yoku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to talk about common things or places.".
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