Vocab Info

N1 Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

()けるto be good (at), to go well, to look (taste, etc.) good

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to be good (at), to go well

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to look (taste, etc.) good

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

      3.

      to hold one's liquor, to be able to hold one's drink

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    いけるイケる

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      英語(えいご)仏語(ふつご)いける(かれ)はバイリンガルだ。

      He's bilingual, being good at both English and French.

      • N1

      (ひと)(ごと):「この居酒屋(いざかや)イケる毎週(まいしゅう)()こう!」

      Monologue: 'This pub is great! Let's come every week!'

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      (うた)(ほか)(おど)りもいける彼女(かのじょ)生粋(きっすい)のパフォーマーだ。

      Not only can she sing, but she's also great at dancing; she's a true performer.

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      この中華(ちゅうか)()さんは()()はボロボロですが、料理(りょうり)意外(いがい)いけます。

      This Chinese restaurant looks run-down, but the food is surprisingly good.

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      (おとこ)():「お()屋敷(やしき)なんか(こわ)くないさ!本当(ほんとう)だよ!一人(ひとり)でも()けるってば!」

      Boy: 'Haunted houses aren't scary at all! I'm serious! I can go in alone!'

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