How to Say ‘That's good to hear’ in Japanese
それはよかったです
それはよかったです
💬 Usage Tip: Combination of sentiment and formality.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Shows empathy and shared happiness in conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
それ
は
よかった
です
Word-by-Word Breakdown
それそれ
[sore]
that
Refers to something near the listener.
それは大丈夫ですか？
Is that okay?
はは
[wa]
topic marker
Marks the topic of a sentence.
今日は晴れです。
Today is sunny.
よかっよかっ
[yokatsu]
good
Describes something favorable.
試験はよかったです。
The exam was good.
たた
[ta]
past tense
Indicates past tense in verbs.
天気が良かった。
The weather was good.
ですです
[desu]
is/am/are (polite)
Polite form of 'to be', used as a copula.
今日は火曜日です。
Today is Tuesday.
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