How to Say ‘It's really nice.’ in Japanese
とてもいいですね。
totemo ii desu ne
[totemo ee-ee dess neh]
Phrase Breakdown
とても
totemo
[totemo]
very
Adverb used to strongly emphasize a feeling or description.
今日はとても楽でした。
It was very comfortable today.
いいですね。
ii desu ne
is good, isn't it
いい means 'good'. Hold the long 'ii' sound for two beats.
その考え、いいですね。
That idea is good.
Words in this phrase
いい
ii
[ee-ee]
good; nice
A common adjective used to show approval or a positive impression.
その考えはいいですね。
That idea is nice.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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