よし

よし
interjection
alright!, okay!, right!
1. alright!, okay!, right!
An exclamation used to motivate oneself or signal determination before taking action. Expresses resolve or readiness.
よし、始(はじ)めよう。
Alright, let's get started.
よし、今日(きょう)は頑張(がんば)るぞ。
Right, I'm going to give it my all today.
準備(じゅんび)ができた。よし、出発(しゅっぱつ)しよう。
I'm all set. Okay, let's head out.

USAGE:
よし is a self-motivating interjection, typically said when steeling oneself to do something or after making a decision. It is distinct from いい/よい (good) — here it functions purely as an exclamation.

VARIATIONS:

  • よっし: slightly more emphatic
  • よっしゃ: excited/triumphant variant, often after a success
  • よーし: drawn out for emphasis

Related Words

Related: よっしゃ (emphatic variant)
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