よし
also: えし
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Meanings
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ku-adjective (archaic)
usually written using kana alone
Archaic 'ku' adjective, equivalent to modern 良い (よい/いい). Used in classical Japanese, set phrases, or literary styles. In modern language, it appears mainly in fixed expressions like よしとする or よしあし.
See also: 良い
People in the old days would say, 'Alright, let's go.'
We cannot accept this result as good.
Expressions
- よしとするdeem acceptable; approve of; consider a good thing
- 謀は密なるを良しとすstrategies must be kept secret to succeed
- 始め良ければ終わり良しa good beginning makes a good ending