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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

善くも

Reading

Kana: よくも
Romaji: yokumo
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adv
1

How dare ...; How could ...

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ゼン、 よ.い、 い.い、 よ.く、 よし.とする
Meanings: virtuous, good, goodness

Example Sentences

よくもまあ、ヌケヌケと。
➥What a nerve!
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よくも(かれ)文句(もんく)()えたものだ。
➥How dare he complain?
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よくもこんな騒音(そうおん)()えれますね。
➥How can you stand all these noises?
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よくも(かお)をつぶしてくれたな。
➥You really made me lose face.
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よくも(わたし)のことを(わら)えるものだ。
➥How dare you laugh at me!
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(きみ)はよくも(わたし)にそんな(くち)がきけるな。
➥How dare you speak to me like that?
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