Translation guide
Expressing 'good times' in Japanese depends on whether you mean a fun period, a prosperous era, or a nostalgic memory. The most common natural expressions are 楽しい時間 (tanoshii jikan) for enjoyable moments and いい時代 (ii jidai) for a good era.
We had a good time.
Those were good times.
Referring to a period of fun, pleasure, or happiness, often in a social context.
The most direct and natural way to say 'good times' as enjoyable moments. Suitable for both casual and polite contexts.
We had a really good time yesterday.
Good times fly by.
A slightly more casual variant, often used when the quality of the time spent is emphasized.
I had a good time with my friends.
A slightly more literary or elegant way to say 'a pleasant time', often used in written invitations or formal speech.
Please have a good time.
Referring to a period in history or life characterized by good fortune, economic boom, or happiness.
Used for a 'good era' in a general sense, such as a golden age or a time of prosperity.
Those were good times.
The bubble period was truly a good time for Japan.
Means 'heyday' or 'golden age', often used for the peak period of a person, company, or civilization.
Expressing fond memories of past experiences, often with a sense of longing.
Describing the act of enjoying oneself, often used in invitations or descriptions of events.
Directly translating 'good times' as 良い時 (yoi toki) can sound unnatural or ambiguous. Use the phrases above depending on context.
The good times of the Roman Empire lasted long.
Literally 'golden age', a more dramatic or literary term for a period of great prosperity and achievement.
The 1950s are called America's good times.
I treasure the good times spent with my family.
He always has a good time in life.