No. 3,827 in Japanese
よき
"よき" means "good" or "pleasant."
In a sentence
この本は実に素晴らしく、よき友になるでしょう。
This book is truly wonderful and will become a good friend.
In this sentence, 'よき' is used as an adjective meaning 'good,' emphasizing the positive quality of the hypothetical friendship with the book.
よきリーダーは常にチームを導く方法を知っています。
A good leader always knows how to guide the team.
Here, 'よき' is utilized to describe 'leaders,' indicating their positive qualities and effectiveness in their role.
過去のよき時代を懐かしむことがあります。
Sometimes I long for the good times of the past.
In this sentence, 'よき' modifies 'times,' conveying nostalgia for the favorable attributes of past eras.
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