Good in Japanese
"good" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
善
zen
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "good". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
良 is good in quality. 善 is good in the moral sense, the opposite of 悪 evil. 佳 is fine and pleasing, a quiet word for names. 吉 is auspicious, good as fortune. English piles all four into one word.
Top pick
good, pleasing, skilled
Reading: ryou
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Depicts removing husks from grain to keep only the good parts. Means carefully selected quality.
What it carries
Symbolizes goodness, quality, and virtue. A fundamental concept representing excellence and moral rightness.
Related kanji for "good"
good
zen
Composed of sheep and words. Speaking like sheep.
good
ka · beautiful
Composed of person and jewel. Excellent person.
good
kichi · peaceful
Composed of samurai and mouth. Samurai speaking good words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for good?
The most common kanji for "good" is 良, read as ryou. It means good, pleasing, skilled. Related kanji: 善 (good), 佳 (good), 吉 (good).
How many strokes does 良 have?
良 has 7 strokes.