けっこう

This is the 1498th most frequent Japanese word.

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けっこう

"けっこう" means "quite," "splendid," "enough," or "no, thank you" depending on the context.


Here, 'けっこう' is used to express that the cafe is quieter than expected.

このカフェ、けっこう静かですね。

This cafe is quite quiet, isn't it?


In this sentence, 'けっこう' indicates that his cooking skills are better than average.

彼はけっこう料理が得意ですよ。

He is fairly good at cooking, you know.


Here, 'けっこう' is used in a polite manner to express satisfaction or refusal.

旅行はけっこうです、ありがとうございます。

The trip is fine, thank you.