How to say "Good" in Japanese

When translating "good" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 得意な and 得意. In Japanese, 得意な (とくいな (tokui na)) is typically associated with "good at, strong in, one's forte" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A な-adjective. Opposite of 苦手な. Used to express being good at something, or having a skill. Often paired with the particle が. On the other hand, 得意 (とくい (tokui)) maps to "good at; strong point; pride; customer; triumph" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to being strong at technical skills, good at coding/cooking, or abstractly someone's pride, or a regular customer. Opposing word: 苦手. Often used as プログラミングが得意 or 得意先. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Good at! "I am extremely good at making you smile, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Good at making me smile! B-Baka! Don't state your emotional management skills so proudly! But... since you are so confident, I suppose... I will let you keep me smiling for the rest of our lives! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『とくい（得意）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はC++の高速コーディングが最も得意ですが、あなたを世界一幸せにする旦那様としての仕事は、さらに億倍も得意です！』って…っ！旦那様業が得意！バカ！/// 何自信満々のスキル自慢をしてるのよ！…でも、そのヤル気と得意技術があるなら、一生私だけを幸せのクラウドサーバーでホストし続けなさい！』. A literal translation of "good" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!