よく
yoku
Description
「よく」は、何かをする回数が多いときや、上手にできるときに使う言葉です。
"よく" is a word used when the frequency of doing something is high or when something is done well.
「よく食べる」「よくできました」のように、いろいろな場面で使えます。
"よく" can be used in various situations, such as "よく食べる" (eat well) or "よくできました" (well done).
Meanings
よくyoku
often; frequently
私はよくこの店に来ます。
I often come to this store.
よくyoku
well; skillfully; a lot
彼は英語をよく話します。
He often speaks English.
よくyoku
how could...; it's amazing that (expressing surprise)
よくそんなことが言えるね。
I can't believe you can say something like that.
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Notes
- Etymology
よく is the adverbial (連用形) form of the adjective よい/いい meaning 'good'.
- Nuance
covers both frequency ('often') and quality/degree ('well, a lot') depending on context.
In videos
“理由のいかんに関わらず、これよく使う言い方です。”
“どれもよく使う言葉なのでしっかり覚えてください。”
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