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How to Say ‘Your watch is also classy and lovely.’ in Japanese

そちらの時計も渋くて素敵ですね。

sochira no tokei mo shibuku te suteki desu ne

[soh-CHEE-rah no toh-KAY moh shee-BOO-koo teh soo-teh-kee dess neh]

🇯🇵 In Japan: Returning the compliment with も "also" keeps the exchange balanced, which Japanese conversation tends to value.

Phrase Breakdown

そちらの時計も

sochira no tokei mo

your watch too

そちらの時計 means 'that watch of yours'. も means 'also' or 'too'.

Example

そちらの時計も見せてください。

Please show me that watch too.

Words in this phrase

そちら

sochira

[soh-CHEE-rah]

your; that (polite)

Polite word for 'that one' or 'your side', referring to the listener.

Example

そちらのバッグ、素敵ですね。

Your bag is lovely.

の

[no]

of; 's

A particle linking a noun to what belongs to it or describes it.

Example

あなたの強みは責任感です。

Your strength is a sense of responsibility.

時計

tokei

[toh-KAY]

watch; clock

Wristwatch or clock.

Example

新しい時計を買った。

I bought a new watch.

も

[moh]

also; too

A particle meaning also or too.

Example

電話番号もお願いします。

Your phone number too, please.

渋くて

shibuku te

is classy and

渋い means 'refined' or 'tasteful'. The くて form connects it to the next adjective.

Example

渋くてかっこいい車ですね。

It's a classy, cool car.

Words in this phrase

渋く

shibuku

[shee-BOO-koo]

tasteful; classy (understated)

Form of 渋い, describing subdued, refined, mature style.

Example

渋くてかっこいい。

It's understated and cool.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

素敵ですね。

suteki desu ne

lovely, isn't it.

素敵 means 'lovely'. ですね softens the compliment and invites agreement.

Example

このお店、素敵ですね。

This shop is lovely.

Words in this phrase

素敵

suteki

[soo-teh-kee]

lovely / wonderful

Used to say something is lovely, nice, or wonderful.

Example

お母様のお祝いなんて、素敵ですね。

A celebration for your mother—that's lovely.

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.

Example

少し伺いたいです。

I would like to ask a little.

ね

[neh]

isn't it?; right?

A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.

Example

すばらしい経験ですね。

That's wonderful experience, isn't it?

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