How to Say ‘That sounds lovely.’ in Japanese
素敵だね。
すてきだね。
💬 Usage Tip: [素敵だね] (su-te-ki da ne) conveys admiration or approval.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is often used to compliment or express agreement in a positive way.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素敵すてき
[suteki]
wonderful
Used to describe something that is admirable or excellent.
この映画は素敵です。
This movie is wonderful.
だだ
[da]
is
Used to describe the state or condition of something.
天気がいいだね。
The weather is nice, isn't it?
ねね
[ne]
isn't it?
Used at the end of a sentence for confirmation.
きれいだね。
It's beautiful, isn't it?
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