How to Say ‘Really lovely’ in Japanese
本当に素敵です
ほんとうにすてきです
💬 Usage Tip: Combining [本当に] with [素敵です] amplifies the compliment.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Showing genuine admiration can make conversations more engaging.
Phrase Breakdown
本当に
素敵です
Word-by-Word Breakdown
本当ほんとう
[hontou]
truth, reality
Used to emphasize that something is genuinely nice or beautiful.
その絵は本当に素敵です。
That painting is truly lovely.
にに
[ni]
by, in
Connects 'truly' as an adverb to modify the adjective.
本当にありがとうございます。
Thank you truly.
素敵すてき
[suteki]
lovely, nice
Describes something that is genuinely and objectively nice.
その写真は本当に素敵です。
That photo is truly nice.
ですです
[desu]
is, am, are
Shows the statement 'truly nice' is currently true.
それは本当に素敵です。
That is truly lovely.
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