よろしい

• Reading: よろしい
• Romaji: yoroshii
• Pronunciation: /jo.ɾo.ɕi.i/

Meaning

Good; fine; all right. The honorific form of いい/良い, used in polite and formal contexts.

An i-adjective that is the respectful (honorific) equivalent of いい or 良い. Used by teachers, doctors, and in business: よろしいですか (is that all right?). Also appears in the set phrase よろしくお願いします. Should not be used about oneself as it would sound arrogant — it is used about or towards others.

Examples

1. こちらの席でよろしいですか。 Is this seat all right with you?
2. お名前をお聞きしてもよろしいでしょうか。 Would it be all right if I asked your name?
3. 明日の午前中でよろしければご連絡ください。 If tomorrow morning works for you, please let me know.

Usage Guide

Context: business, customer service, polite requests

Tone: respectful

Origin & History

The honorific form of 良い (yoi, good). Derived from 宜しい using the kanji 宜 (gi, suitable/proper). The shift from yoi to yoroshii adds layers of politeness and formality.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal