How to Say ‘That's interesting’ in Japanese
それは興味深いですね
それはきょうみふかいですね
💬 Usage Tip: Use to show genuine interest or engagement.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Helping to keep a conversation going constructively.
Phrase Breakdown
それは
興味深い
ですね
Word-by-Word Breakdown
それそれ
[sore]
that
Refers to something mentioned earlier.
それは新しい発見です。
That is a new discovery.
はは
[wa]
is
Indicates the subject of a sentence.
これは本です。
This is a book.
興味きょうみ
[kyoumi]
interest
The desire to learn or know more about something.
その話に興味があります。
I'm interested in that story.
深いふかい
[fukai]
deep
Great or intense insight.
深い意味が分かります。
I understand the deep meaning.
ですです
[desu]
to be
Indicates existence or identity.
この部屋は明るいです。
This room is bright.
ねね
[ne]
isn't it
Seeks agreement from the listener.
いいですね。
It's good, isn't it?
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