How to Say ‘Is good / nice’ in Japanese
いいですよ
ii desu yo
[ee-ee dess yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [いいですよ] can mean "it's good," "that's fine," or "sure." Context decides the exact feeling.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is soft and friendly, very useful when giving casual recommendations in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee-ee]
good
An everyday adjective meaning good, nice, or preferable.
ローソンのデザートはいいですよ。
Lawson's desserts are good.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite form
The polite copula used to make a sentence sound courteous and complete.
ファミチキは人気です。
Famichiki is popular.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know; emphasis
A sentence-ending particle that adds emphasis or shares information with the listener.
ファミリーマートもいいですよ。
FamilyMart is good too, you know.
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