also: かっこういい · かっこうのよい · かっこいい
格好いい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 格好いい | 格好よくない |
| Polite | 格好いいです | 格好よくないですalso 格好よくありません |
| Past polite | 格好よかったです | 格好よくなかったですalso 格好よくありませんでした |
| Past | 格好よかった | 格好よくなかった |
| Te-form | 格好よくて | 格好よくなくて |
| Adverbial | 格好よく | |
| Conditional | 格好よければ | 格好よくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 格好よかったら | 格好よくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
Describes a person, appearance, or thing that is visually appealing, fashionable, or impressive in a modern sense. Often used casually.
He drives a cool car.
That actor is really good-looking.
Most common modern spelling; the の is often dropped in casual use.
Formal or written variant using 良い.
Standard form with の; slightly more formal or written.
Variant with よい; slightly more formal.
Common kana spelling, especially in casual contexts.
From 格好 (appearance) + いい (good). The の is a possessive particle linking the noun and adjective, but it is often omitted in modern casual usage.