A good thing; something positive or favorable.
それは本当に良いことですね。努力が実った証拠だ。
That's really a good thing. It's proof that your efforts paid off.
子どもが元気に育つのは親にとって良いことだ。
Children growing up healthy is a good thing for parents.
良いことはなるべく誰かと分かち合おう。
Try to share good things with others when you can.
A good excuse or favorable opportunity; often used in the pattern '〜を良いことに (して)' to indicate taking advantage of a situation.
彼は忙しいのを良いことにして、手伝いを断った。
He used being busy as a good excuse and refused to help.
雨が降ったのを良いことに遅刻を正当化した。
He took advantage of the rain to justify being late.
An interjection used to emphasize an idea or urge a response; often feminine or colloquial in tone.
良いこと！早く話してごらんなさい。
Well then! Go on and tell me quickly.
『良いこと、もう決めたの？』『まだよ』
'So?' 'Have you decided yet?' 'Not yet.'