How to Say ‘That's fantastic.’ in Japanese
素晴らしいですね。
すばらしいですね。
💬 Usage Tip: The word [素晴らしい] (su-ba-ra-shii) is strong praise and can be used in various contexts.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A versatile compliment in Japan, showing admiration or approval of something well done.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素晴らしいすばらしい
[subarashii]
wonderful
Something that inspires delight or admiration.
彼の演説は素晴らしいですね。
His speech is wonderful, isn't it?
ですです
[desu]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', expressing a state of being.
この映画は面白いです。
This movie is interesting.
ねね
[ne]
isn't it
A particle used to seek agreement or confirmation, often rhetorical.
綺麗ですね。
It's beautiful, isn't it?
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