How to Say ‘That sounds good’ in Japanese
それが良いですね
それがよいですね
💬 Usage Tip: The expression [それが良いですね] (sore ga ii desu ne) can be used to express agreement or approval, similar to saying "That works for me" in English.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese culture, agreeing with others and maintaining harmony during discussions is important, hence this phrase is frequently used.
Phrase Breakdown
それが
良い
ですね
Word-by-Word Breakdown
それそれ
[sore]
that
A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to something that has been mentioned or is easily identified.
それが良い提案です。
That is a good suggestion.
がが
[ga]
subject particle
A particle used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
この提案が良いですね。
This suggestion is good, isn't it?
良いよい
[yoi]
good
An adjective used to describe something that is positive, favorable, or beneficial.
それは良いアイデアです。
That is a good idea.
ですです
[desu]
is
A copular verb used to equate or describe the subject with a compliment.
今日も良い天気です。
It's good weather today too.
ねね
[ne]
isn't it
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or confirmation.
この製品は良いですね。
This product is good, isn't it?
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