良よいこと

expression, noun

good thing; nice thing

General expression for something beneficial, pleasant, or desirable. Often used in everyday conversation.

See also: いいこと

• 今日きょうは良よいことがあった。

  Something good happened today.

• 運うん動どうは体からだに良よいことだ。

  Exercise is a good thing for your body.

expression, noun

good excuse; good opportunity

Used in the pattern 〜を良いことに(して) meaning 'taking advantage of ~' or 'using ~ as a good excuse'. Often implies exploiting a situation.

See also: いいこと

• 彼かれは休きゅう暇かを良よいことに、海かい外がい旅りょ行こうに行いった。

  He took advantage of his vacation to go on an overseas trip.

• 親おやが留る守すなのを良よいことに、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.

interjection

Listen!; You know what?; Guess what!

Interjection used to get attention or urge a response, often in casual female speech. Similar to 'hey, guess what' or 'you know what'.

See also: いいこと

• 良よいこと、良よいこと！聞きいてよ。

  Hey, guess what! Listen to this.