How do you say "You have a great sense of style." in Japanese?

"You have a great sense of style." in Japanese is "センスがいいですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘You have a great sense of style.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "センスがいいですね。" mean in English?

"センスがいいですね。" means "You have a great sense of style." in English. Usage tip: [センスがいい] is a set phrase for "good taste" or "great sense of style." You can swap in other things with [〜がいい], but here [センス] is the fixed word that makes the compliment sound natural.

センスがいいですね。

sensu ga ii desu ne

[sen-soo gah ee-ee dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: [センスがいい] is a set phrase for "good taste" or "great sense of style." You can swap in other things with [〜がいい], but here [センス] is the fixed word that makes the compliment sound natural.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a slightly broader compliment than praising one item, since you're praising the person's taste. It can sound especially nice after noticing several coordinated choices, like outfit, accessories, or home décor.

Phrase Breakdown

センス

sensu

[sen-soo]

sense; taste; style

Often means fashion sense, artistic taste, or good judgment in style.

Example

センスがいいですね。

You have good taste.

が

[gah]

subject marker

Marks what is being described, here the person's sense or taste.

Example

センスがいいですね。

You have good taste.

いい

[ee-ee]

good; nice

Means good; in this phrase it praises someone's taste or judgment.

Example

センスがいいですね。

You have good taste.

です

desu

[dess]

is; am; are

The polite copula for polite statements.

Example

あなたのセンスはいいです。

Your taste is good.

ね

[neh]

isn't it?; right?

Softens the statement and sounds friendly.

Example

センスがいいですね。

You have good taste, don't you.

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