Literary or formal adjective/noun describing something as beautiful, excellent, or favorable. Often used in written language, names, or set phrases rather than everyday speech.
This work was evaluated as excellent.
The report card had a grade of "ka" (good).
良好 is a common formal word meaning 'favorable' or 'in good condition', used in reports and results, while 佳 is a more archaic, literary term for beauty or excellence.
fine work; excellent piece · honorable mention; runner-up work
climax; most interesting part · scenic spot; beautiful place
beautiful passage; fine verse; excellent phrase
beautiful woman; beauty
excellent poem
good example; excellent instance
delicious taste; excellent flavor
excellent article; masterpiece; choice item
good visitor; pleasant guest
Standard kanji form; used in literary and formal contexts.
The character 佳 combines semantic 亻, “person,” with phonetic 圭. Its established meanings include “fine,” “beautiful,” and “excellent,” and か is its Sino-Japanese reading.
splendid banquet; joyous feast
comely face; beautiful countenance
auspicious day; good day; lucky day