Japanese dictionary
How to say "well" in Japanese
上手にじょうずに · jōzu ni
"Well" meaning skillfully is 上手に (jōzu ni). "Well" meaning thoroughly is よく (yoku). "I'm well" is 元気です.
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Ways to say "well" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 上手にじょうずに · jōzu ni | Well (skillfully). |
| よくよく · yoku | Well (thoroughly). |
| 元気げんき · genki | Well; healthy. |
| えーとえーと · ēto | Well; um (hesitation). |
How to use it
As a filler, "well..." is えーと (ēto) or そうですね (sō desu ne).
A water well is 井戸 (ido).
Example sentences
- 日本語を上手に話しますね。Nihongo o jōzu ni hanashimasu ne.You speak Japanese well.
- 昨日はよく眠れました。Kinō wa yoku nemuremashita.I slept well last night.
- 家族はみんな元気です。Kazoku wa minna genki desu.My family is all well.
- えーと、少し考えさせてください。Ēto, sukoshi kangaesasete kudasai.Well, let me think a moment.
- そうですね、いいと思います。Sō desu ne, ii to omoimasu.Well, I think it's good.
- よくできました。Yoku dekimashita.Well done.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "well done" in Japanese?
Say よくできました (yoku dekimashita), often said to students, or お疲れさまでした at work.
What do Japanese people say instead of "well..."?
Fillers like えーと (ēto), あのー (anō) and そうですね (sō desu ne) give you time to think.
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