いいこと
Meanings
Expression
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. good thing; nice thing
There are good things, too.
2. good excuse; good grounds; good opportunity
usu. as 〜をいいことに(して)
Taking advantage of the teacher's absence, everyone is making a racket.
3. (good) idea
I just came up with a good idea.
Interjection
Feminine
Usually written in kana
4. interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
Now listen, and listen carefully.
Pitch accent
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Composed of
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
Examples (25 in total)
Hey, I've thought of a good idea!
Being confident is a good thing.
Now listen, and listen carefully.
It's not as if something good happened.
That was really a good thing.
Life is not all fun.
Can you think of something better?
A very good thing happened today.
Has anything good happened lately?
Taking advantage of the teacher's absence, everyone is making a racket.
Taking advantage of that, I change the subject.
What are you smirking at? Did something good happen?
It is because having a dream, whatever it may be, is a good thing.
Well, it's a good thing to have something you can devote yourself to.
It is nice to take a walk early in the morning.
Moderate rest is probably good for the club activities, too.
Using the rain as an excuse, I lazed around at home all day.
It's a good thing that you try to actively seek communication.
You're in a good mood today. Did something nice happen?
Being knowledgeable about Japanese culture is a good thing.
Listen, you mustn't tell anyone about this, okay?
I think it's good for you to read this book.
Is that good or bad for Tom?
It's good to talk things over before you buy something.
She is beautiful, intelligent and, what is best of all, very kind-hearted.