How to Say ‘You have a great sense of style.’ in Japanese
センスがありますね。
sensu ga ari masu ne
[seh-n-soo gah ah-ree mahss neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [センスがありますね。] is flattering, but a little stronger and more personal than praising one specific item. It works best after you've already noticed something concrete, like their outfit or color choices.
Phrase Breakdown
センスが
sensu ga
sense / taste
Refers to style, good taste, or a good eye for things.
センスがあります。
You have good taste.
Words in this phrase
センス
sensu
[seh-n-soo]
sense; style; taste
In Japanese, センス often means fashion sense or good taste.
センスがありますねと言われるとうれしいです。
Being told “You have good taste” makes me happy.
が
ga
[gah]
subject marker
Marks センス as the thing being described in the sentence.
センスがありますねの「が」は何があるかを示します。
The “ga” in “Sensu ga arimasu ne” shows what exists or is possessed.
あります
ari masu
have / there is
Literally means 'there is,' but here it means 'you have.'
彼には才能があります。
He has talent.
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
have; exist
From ある, meaning to exist or have. Here it means someone has good taste.
センスがある人は小物の選び方もうまいです。
A person with good taste is also good at choosing accessories.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
Makes the compliment sound respectful and natural.
センスがありますねの「ます」で丁寧な表現になります。
The “masu” in “Sensu ga arimasu ne” makes it a polite expression.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it; soft emphasis
Softens the statement and makes it sound more friendly and conversational.
センスがありますねの「ね」で親しみやすくなります。
The “ne” in “Sensu ga arimasu ne” makes it friendlier.
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