How to Say ‘You are beautiful’ in Japanese
君は綺麗だ
きみはきれいだ
💬 Usage Tip: [綺麗] (kirei) means beautiful, but it can also mean clean.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Calling someone [綺麗] is a common compliment, reflecting the aesthetic appreciation valued in Japanese culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
君きみ
[kimi]
you
Second person pronoun.
君は本当に親切だね。
You are really kind.
はは
[wa]
is
A copula verb connecting subject and predicate.
彼は学生です。
He is a student.
綺麗きれい
[kirei]
beautiful
Describes something that is attractive in appearance.
この花はとても綺麗です。
This flower is really beautiful.
だだ
[da]
is
Indicates existence or state.
これはペンだ。
This is a pen.
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