いいこと

Alternative writings: いい事, 好い事, 善い事
Frequency:
1

a good thing; something desirable or positive

ExpressionNounUsually Kana

Examples

いいことがあるといいね。

I hope something good happens.

それは君にとっていいことだと思うよ。

I think that's a good thing for you.

彼女は人のいいことばかり口にする。

She only speaks of good things about people.

2

a good excuse or opportunity (often used in the phrase ~をいいことに to indicate taking advantage of a favorable situation)

ExpressionNounUsually Kana

Examples

親が留守なのをいいことに、子どもたちはゲーム大会を始めた。

Taking advantage of their parents being out, the children started a gaming party.

雨が降ったのをいいことに休んでしまった。

They used the rain as an excuse and ended up taking a day off.

彼は彼女の不注意をいいことに、高い値段を請求した。

He took advantage of her carelessness and charged an inflated price.

3

an interjection used to emphasize a remark or urge a response (often found in feminine speech)

InterjectionFemale Term or LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

いいこと、今日は早く帰りなさい。

Listen—make sure you go home early today.

いいこと、後で電話してちょうだいね。

Now listen, give me a call later, okay?

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