How to Say ‘Sounds good.’ in Japanese
いいですね。
いいですね。
💬 Usage Tip: [いい] literally means “good.” Add [ですね] to sound friendly and confirm what the other person said—like “That’s nice, isn’t it?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, quick supportive reactions like [いいですね] help keep the conversation smooth and positive, especially when talking about hobbies.
Phrase Breakdown
いいいい
good / nice
Common i-adjective meaning “good.” Used to praise or show approval.
いいです。
It’s good. / That’s fine.
ですねですね
isn’t it? / right? (soft confirmation)
です + ね adds a friendly “right?” or “that’s nice, isn’t it.” Often used to agree or react.
いいですね。
That’s nice, isn’t it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
いいいい
[ii]
good; nice
A casual adjective meaning something is good/nice. Often used to show a positive reaction to someone’s hobby or plan.
そのしゅみ、いいですね。
That hobby is nice.
ですです
[desu]
is; am; are (polite copula)
Polite sentence ending used to state or confirm information. Makes the sentence polite.
スポーツがすきです。
I like sports.
ねね
[ne]
right?; isn’t it? (sentence-ending particle)
Softens the statement and seeks agreement/confirmation, similar to “right?” or “isn’t it?”
ときどきさんぽしますね。
You sometimes go for walks, right?
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