How to Say ‘The color is really nice.’ in Japanese
色がとてもいいですね。
iro ga totemo ii desu ne
[ee-roh ga totemo ee-ee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Swap any noun in front of がとてもいいですね to praise it: デザインがとてもいいですね "the design is really nice".
Phrase Breakdown
色が
iro ga
the color
色 (iro) means 'color'. が marks it as the subject. Pause lightly after が.
色がきれいです。
The color is pretty.
Words in this phrase
色
iro
[ee-roh]
color
Refers to a color; often used when complimenting clothing or accessories.
その色がよくお似合いですね。
That color suits you well.
が
ga
[ga]
subject marker
A particle marking the subject of the sentence.
興味がある分野を教えてください。
Please tell me the field you are interested in.
とてもいいですね。
totemo ii desu ne
is very nice, isn't it
Means 'very good' and invites agreement. Keep it in one smooth flow.
この部屋、とてもいいですね。
This room is very nice.
Words in this phrase
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
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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