How to Say ‘That looks good on you.’ in Japanese
似合っていますよ。
niatsu te i masu yo
[niat te i masu yo]
💬 Usage Tip: Use [似合っていますよ] to compliment how well something suits someone.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese people often appreciate noticing how a style complements them.
Phrase Breakdown
似合って
niatsu te
suit; match
To be suitable or look good on someone.
この帽子が似合っている。
This hat suits you.
Words in this phrase
似合っ
niatsu
[niat]
suit, look good on
Verb meaning to match or suit someone well.
その服はあなたに似合っている。
That clothing suits you well.
て
te
[te]
and
A particle indicating a continuing action.
学校に行って、勉強する。
Go to school, and study.
います
i masu
is
Indicates continuous state or action.
彼は寝ています。
He is sleeping.
Words in this phrase
い
i
[i]
be
Auxiliary verb indicating ongoing action.
本を読んでいます。
I am reading a book.
ます
masu
[masu]
to be
Polite verb ending emphasizing the statement.
彼は勉強しています。
He is studying.
よ
yo
[yo]
you know
Emphasizes certainty or friendliness.
美味しいですよ。
It's delicious, you know.
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