How to Say ‘That's wonderful’ in Japanese
それは素晴らしいですね
それはすばらしいですね
💬 Usage Tip: Blend of admiration and request for validation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used to agree on positive qualities diplomatically.
Phrase Breakdown
それは
素晴らしい
ですね
Word-by-Word Breakdown
それそれ
[sore]
that
Refers to something previously mentioned.
それはいいアイデアですね。
That's a good idea, isn't it?
はは
[wa]
is; be
Indicates the subject and predicate relationship.
それはいいアイデアですね。
That's a good idea, isn't it?
素晴らしいすばらしい
[subarashii]
wonderful; fantastic
Describes something as excellent or admirable.
それは美しい風景ですね。
That is a beautiful view, isn't it?
ですです
[desu]
is; verb copula
Polite sentence-ending that shows affirmation.
それはいいアイデアですね。
That's a good idea, isn't it?
ねね
[ne]
isn't it; right
Used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
それは素晴らしい考えですね。
That's a wonderful thought, isn't it?
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