How to Say ‘That outfit looks great on you.’ in Japanese
その服、とても似合っていますね。
sono fuku totemo niatsu te i masu ne
[soh-noh foo-koo toh-teh-moh nee-aht teh ee mahss neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Complimenting someone's outfit is usually safer and more natural in Japan than complimenting their body right away. It feels observant and respectful rather than pushy.
Phrase Breakdown
その服
sono fuku
that clothes; that outfit; those clothes
Refers to the clothing the other person is wearing.
その服、きれいですね。
That outfit is nice.
Words in this phrase
その
sono
[soh-noh]
that
Points to the listener’s outfit when starting a compliment.
その服、とても似合っていますねと言うと自然です。
Saying “That outfit really suits you” sounds natural.
服
fuku
[foo-koo]
clothes
Names the outfit directly so the compliment is specific and genuine.
その服、とても似合っていますねは服装をほめる表現です。
“Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” is an expression for complimenting someone’s outfit.
とても似合っていますね
totemo niatsu te i masu ne
looks very good on you; suits you very well
A compliment saying clothes, hairstyle, or style suit the person well.
その色、あなたにとても似合っていますね。
That color suits you very well.
Words in this phrase
とても
totemo
[toh-teh-moh]
very
Strengthens the compliment in a friendly way without sounding too strong.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「とても」で気持ちが強まります。
The “totemo” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” strengthens the feeling.
似合っ
niatsu
[nee-aht]
suit; look good on
Shows that the clothes match the person well and is a classic style compliment.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「似合っ」がほめ言葉の中心です。
The “niat” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” is the core of the compliment.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form connector
Connects the main verb to the ongoing polite form.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「て」は形をつなげています。
The “te” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” links the verb form.
い
i
[ee]
be; exist
Part of the progressive/state form indicating the outfit is suiting the person.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「い」は状態を作ります。
The “i” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” creates the state meaning.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
Makes the compliment respectful and smooth for social situations.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「ます」で丁寧になります。
The “masu” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” makes it polite.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it; soft emphasis
Adds friendliness and helps the compliment sound warm rather than blunt.
その服、とても似合っていますねの「ね」で親しみが出ます。
The “ne” in “Sono fuku, totemo niatte imasu ne” adds friendliness.
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