interjection
Archaic interjection expressing praise or approval; not used in modern everyday speech. Found in classical texts or stylized contexts.
「善い哉、よくぞ申した」と殿様が言った。
"Well done, you have spoken well," said the lord.
古典の講義で「善い哉」という古い感嘆
In the classical literature lecture, the old interjection "yoikana" came up.