いいこと

expression, noun

good thing; nice thing

General expression for something positive, beneficial, or pleasant.

• 今日きょうはいいことがあった。

  Something good happened today.

• 運うん動どうは体からだにいいことだ。

  Exercise is a good thing for your body.

expression, noun

good excuse; good opportunity; taking advantage of

Used in the pattern 〜をいいことに(して) meaning 'taking advantage of (a situation)' or 'using as a good excuse'. Often carries a negative nuance of exploiting a situation.

• 彼かれは忙いそがしいのをいいことに、会かい議ぎをサボった。

  He took advantage of being busy and skipped the meeting.

• 親おやが留る守すなのをいいことに、友とも達だちを呼よんでパーティーをした。

  Taking advantage of his parents being away, he invited friends over and had a party.

expression, noun

good idea; suggestion

Children's language or casual expression meaning 'That's a good idea' or 'Let's do that'. Often used as a suggestion.

• いいこと考かんがえた！

  I've got a good idea!

• 公こう園えんに行いくのはいいことだね。

  Going to the park is a good idea, isn't it?

interjection

hey; listen; you know what

Interjection used to impress an idea or urge a response, often by women or in casual speech. Similar to 'Hey, guess what?' or 'You know what?'.

• いいこと、明日あしたのパーティーに来こない？

  Hey, why don't you come to the party tomorrow?

• いいこと、秘ひ密みつを教おしえてあげる。

  Listen, I'll tell you a secret.