How to Say ‘Is lovely / is wonderful’ in Japanese
素敵です
suteki desu
[soo-teh-kee dess]
Phrase Breakdown
素敵
suteki
[soo-teh-kee]
lovely; wonderful; stylish
A very useful compliment word for style, atmosphere, or personality. It sounds natural and kind.
その帽子も素敵ですね。
That hat is lovely too.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Makes the compliment polite and complete.
素敵ですは短くても上品なほめ方です。
“Suteki desu” is a short but elegant way to compliment someone.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager