Translation guide
How to express that you feel good physically, emotionally, or about a situation in Japanese. The best choice depends on whether you mean physical wellness, a positive mood, or satisfaction with something.
To say you feel physically well, healthy, or not ill.
The most common and natural way to say you are feeling good/well/energetic. Used in greetings and when asked about your health.
Good morning. How are you feeling?
Yes, I'm feeling good.
Literally 'condition is good'. Used for physical condition, often in contexts like sports or daily performance.
Can mean feeling good physically, but often implies a pleasant sensation or mood. Slightly more subjective than 元気.
I feel good after a walk.
To express that you are in a good mood, happy, or emotionally content.
The most direct way to say you are in a good mood. Can be used for both physical and emotional states.
To express that you feel good about how something turned out, or that you are satisfied with a result.
Directly means 'satisfied'. Use when you feel good because something met your expectations.
To describe a pleasant feeling from alcohol, drugs, or a natural high.
Commonly used when feeling pleasantly tipsy or high. Can also be used for non-substance pleasant feelings.
I'm feeling good physically today.
I'm feeling good today, so let's go for a walk.
Often used for a pleasant feeling, especially from external stimuli like weather, massage, or a nice environment. More sensory than 気分がいい.
This breeze feels good, doesn't it?
Means 'happy' in a deeper, more lasting sense. Use when feeling good about life overall, not just a momentary mood.
I feel good/happy when I'm with my family.
Means 'in a good mood', often visibly cheerful. Slightly formal or literary.
He's feeling good today (in high spirits).
I'm feeling good about the results.
A casual way to say you feel good about something, often after a positive event.
The exam is over, and I'm feeling good.
Means feeling refreshed or relieved, like after solving a problem or cleaning up. Implies a clear, good feeling.
I feel good after tidying up the room.
I'm feeling good from drinking.
Literally 'drunk', but can be used neutrally to say you're feeling the effects of alcohol.
I'm a little drunk and feeling good.
From English 'high'. Used for drug-induced euphoria or extreme excitement.
He's feeling good/high on something.
This sofa feels good.
The literal translation '良い感じがする' (yoi kanji ga suru) is unnatural in most contexts. Use the specific phrases above depending on the type of 'feeling good'.
That massage felt good.
Sensory pleasure