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How to say "Good" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "good", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
得策
とくさく (tokusaku)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
能書
のうしょ (nousho)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "good" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 得策 and 能書.
In Japanese, 得策 (とくさく (tokusaku)) is typically associated with "a good plan; a wise measure; a sound policy" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Used to describe a plan or action that is advantageous, effective, or wise. Often implies a decision made after careful consideration..
On the other hand, 能書 (のうしょ (nousho)) maps to "good calligraphy" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "good" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "得策"
この状況では、まず話し合うことが得策だ。
In this situation, discussing it first is a wise measure.
Bilingual Context for "能書"
私は能書に興味があります。
I am interested in good calligraphy.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この状況では、まず話し合うことが ＿＿＿ だ。" (Meaning: "In this situation, discussing it first is a wise measure.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "得策" fits here because it means "a good plan; a wise measure; a sound policy" in the context of: "In this situation, discussing it first is a wise measure.". "能書" represents "good calligraphy".