Japanese Word · Intermediate
よかれとおもう
to believe that something will go well
Pronunciation: [jo̞ka̠ɾe̞ to̞ o̞mo̞ː]
Meaning
to believe that something will go well
Example
良かれと思ってやったことが裏目に出る
a well-intentioned action backfires
Practice tips
- Practice よかれとおもう out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.