How to Say ‘That's wonderful.’ in Japanese
素敵ですね。
すてきですね。
💬 Usage Tip: The word [素敵] (su-te-ki) can be used for anything from a dress to a sunset.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, complimenting someone or something is often seen as a way to express appreciation, and it can help open a conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素敵すてき
[suteki]
lovely
Used to describe something or someone aesthetically pleasing or admirable.
このドレス、本当に素敵ですね。
This dress is really lovely.
ですです
[desu]
is
A form of the verb 'to be', expressing a state of being.
彼女は教師です。
She is a teacher.
ねね
[ne]
isn't it
A particle used to seek agreement or confirmation, often rhetorical.
今日は暑いですね。
It's hot today, isn't it?
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