How to Say ‘Nice pass!’ in Japanese
ナイスパス！
naisu pasu
[nai-soo pasu]
🇯🇵 In Japan: ナイス + an action is a standard cheer on Japanese youth sports fields: ナイスシュート, ナイスキー "nice keep". Coaches and parents shout these constantly to encourage kids.
Phrase Breakdown
ナイス
naisu
[nai-soo]
nice
A loanword used in praise, especially in sports.
ナイスな当たりだったね。
That was a nice hit.
パス
pasu
[pasu]
pass
A path or route designed to achieve a goal, especially in career context.
彼はキャリアのパスを決めました。
He decided his career path.
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