Translation guide
How to express 'good time' in Japanese, covering enjoyment, suitable timing, and speed.
Describing an event or period that was fun, pleasant, or enjoyable.
The most direct and natural way to say 'a good time' as an enjoyable period. Used for parties, outings, etc.
昨日は本当に楽しい時間を過ごしました。
I had a really good time yesterday.
The simplest way to say you had a good time. Just the past tense of 'fun'. Very common in casual conversation.
パーティー、楽しかったね。
The party was a good time, wasn't it?
Verb meaning 'to enjoy oneself'. Often used in the phrase '楽しんでね' (have a good time).
旅行を楽しんでね。
Have a good time on your trip.
Literal translation, but less natural for 'fun time'. Can be used in specific contexts like 'quality time'.
Not a common way to say 'had a good time'. Use 楽しい時間 instead.
家族と良い時間を過ごした。
I spent quality time with my family.
Referring to an appropriate or opportune moment to do something.
Commonly used for 'good timing' in the sense of a convenient moment. Works in both casual and formal settings.
今が話すのに良いタイミングだ。
Now is a good time to talk.
Means 'suitable time' or 'right moment'. Slightly more formal or literary than タイミング.
そろそろ出かけるのに頃合いだ。
It's about a good time to head out.
Pattern for 'a good time to do something' when referring to seasons or longer periods.
花見をするのに良い時期です。
It's a good time for cherry blossom viewing.
Literally 'tide time', meaning the best moment to act, often with a nuance of seizing an opportunity or quitting while ahead.
Completing something quickly or in a short amount of time.
Used for 'good time' in races or when measuring speed. タイム means 'time' as in a recorded duration.
彼は100メートルで良いタイムを出した。
He clocked a good time in the 100 meters.
Simply means 'fast'. Can be used to comment on a good time in a race.
タイムが早いね。
That's a good time, isn't it?
The phrase '良い時間を過ごす' is grammatically correct but sounds stiff. Use '楽しい時間を過ごす' or simply '楽しむ' instead.
引き際の潮時だ。
It's a good time to bow out.