(りょうこう)

りょうこう
adjective-na
good, favorable, satisfactory
1. good, favorable, satisfactory
In a good or satisfactory state. Used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe conditions, relationships, results, or states that meet or exceed expectations.
天候(てんこう)良好(りょうこう)だ。
The weather conditions are favorable.
術後(じゅつご)経過(けいか)良好(りょうこう)です。
The post-operative progress is satisfactory.
両国(りょうこく)関係(かんけい)良好(りょうこう)(たも)たれている。
Relations between the two countries are being maintained in good standing.

USAGE:
良好(りょうこう) is more formal than ()い or 好調(こうちょう) and is common in reports, news, medical contexts, and official communications. It tends to describe states and conditions rather than specific objects.

Typical pattern: noun + は + 良好(りょうこう)だ/です, or 良好(りょうこう)な + noun.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 良好(りょうこう)関係(かんけい): good relations
  • 良好(りょうこう)状態(じょうたい): good condition
  • 経過(けいか)良好(りょうこう): progress is satisfactory
  • 成績(せいせき)良好(りょうこう): good academic results
  • 視界(しかい)良好(りょうこう): good visibility