How to Say ‘You look very elegant.’ in Japanese
とても上品ですね。
totemo jouhin desu ne
[toh-teh-moh joh-hin dess neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [上品] is a positive word, but a bit more refined than everyday [きれい] or [おしゃれ]. It can sound especially natural for clothing, manners, or a calm elegant look, rather than very casual street style.
Phrase Breakdown
とても
totemo
[toh-teh-moh]
very
An adverb meaning very or really.
その服、とても上品ですね。
That outfit is very elegant.
上品
jouhin
[joh-hin]
elegant; refined
Used to compliment something or someone as classy, refined, or graceful.
とても上品ですね。
Very elegant.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
The polite copula used in formal or polite compliments.
そのデザインは上品です。
That design is elegant.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
Adds warmth and a gentle tone to the compliment.
とても上品ですね。
Very elegant, isn't it.
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