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A19 Adverb

よくよくcarefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      carefully, closely

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      very, extremely, exceedingly

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Adverb

      3.

      have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    良く良く 【よくよく】能く能く 【よくよく】善く善く 【よくよく】

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      借金(しゃっきん)をする背景(はいけい)にはよくよくな理由(りゆう)があるそうだ。

      It seems that there are very compelling reasons behind the decision to go into debt. {carefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable}

      (にん)(たよ)らない(かれ)(たの)(ごと)をするのは、よくよくなことです。

      It is quite unusual for him, who doesn't rely on others, to ask for a favor. {carefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable}

      彼女(かのじょ)はよくよくの阿呆(あほう)で、彼女(かのじょ)にはもう(なに)期待(きたい)できません。

      She is an absolute fool, and I can no longer expect anything from her. {carefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable}

      容疑(ようぎ)(しゃ)によくよく(たず)ねてみたら、なんとあっさり容疑(ようぎ)(みと)めたのです。

      When I carefully questioned the suspect, to my surprise, they swiftly admitted to the charges. {carefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable}

      (うわさ)についてよくよく調(しら)べてみたところ、(まった)根拠(こんきょ)がないことが()かりました。

      After carefully investigating the rumors, I found out that they have no basis at all. {carefully, closely, very, extremely, exceedingly, have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable}

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