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good (A1)

カタカナ: グッド

IPA: /ɡʊd/

Describes something of high quality, pleasant, or morally excellent. It is a versatile word used to express approval or satisfaction.

意味: 質の高さや心地よさ、あるいは道徳的な素晴らしさを表します。承認や満足を伝えるために使われる、非常に汎用性の高い言葉です。

She received a good report card, showing her excellent progress in all subjects. — 彼女は良い成績表を受け取り、全科目で素晴らしい進歩を見せました。
The restaurant serves really good food; I highly recommend their pasta. — そのレストランはとても美味しい料理を出します。パスタが特におすすめです。
It was a good decision to leave early and avoid the rush hour traffic. — ラッシュアワーの交通を避けるために早く出発したのは良い判断でした。

Japanese translations of Good:

good at (prepositional phrase): Skilled or proficient in something. — "He is very good at playing the piano."
good for (prepositional phrase): Beneficial or advantageous to someone or something. — "Exercise is good for your heart."
for good (idiom): Permanently; forever. — "After living abroad for years, she decided to return home for good."
make good on (idiom): To fulfill a promise or repay a debt. — "He promised to make good on his loan by the end of the month."
as good as (collocation): Almost; practically. — "The old car is as good as new after the repairs."