How to Say ‘Is nice’ in Japanese
素敵です
すてきです
💬 Usage Tip: Use [素敵です] to compliment anything from clothing to an idea.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Compliments in Japan are often understated but meaningful.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素敵すてき
[suteki]
lovely, nice
An adjective used to describe something that is lovely or wonderful.
彼女は素敵なドレスを着ています。
She is wearing a wonderful dress.
ですです
[desu]
is, am, are
A polite copula used to show existence or state of being.
彼は学生です。
He is a student.
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