How to Say ‘Is good, isn't it? / that's nice’ in Japanese
はいいですね
wa ii desu ne
[wa ii desu ne]
💬 Usage Tip: [ね] adds a feeling like "isn't it?" or "you know," inviting the other person to share the reaction. In [いいですね], it softens the comment and makes it friendly.
Phrase Breakdown
は
wa
[wa]
topic marker
Marks the topic of the sentence. It is pronounced wa here.
それはいいですね。
That sounds good, doesn't it?
いい
ii
[ii]
good
A common adjective meaning good, nice, or favorable.
その席はいいです。
That seat is good.
です
desu
[desu]
is; polite copula
Polite sentence ending meaning is, am, or are.
時間です。
It's time.
ね
ne
[ne]
isn't it?; right?
Sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or sound friendly.
大丈夫ですね。
It's okay, right?
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