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よろしい
yoroshii
Description
「よろしい」は「いい」のていねいな言い方です。目上の人が許可をあたえるときによく使います。
"よろしい" is a polite way of saying "いい" and is often used when a superior grants permission.
「よろしいですか」と聞くと、相手にていねいに確認できます。
Asking "よろしいですか" allows you to politely confirm with the other person.
Meanings
よろしいyoroshii
good, all right, fine (polite)
この席に座ってもよろしいですか。
May I sit in this seat?
よろしいyoroshii
very well; all right (granting permission)
よろしい、それで進めましょう。
Very well, let's proceed with that.
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Notes
- Etymology
polite form of よい/いい, the same root as よろしく.
- Nuance
often used by superiors granting permission; can sound condescending if used downward.
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