How to Say ‘Wonderful.’ in Japanese
素晴らしいです。
subarashii desu
[soo-bah-rah-shee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite praise. Good as a reaction, but in interviews you’ll more often praise the company indirectly (e.g., [御社の取り組みは素晴らしいと思います]).
🇯🇵 In Japan: When talking about a company, Japanese applicants often use respectful business words like [御社] (your company) to show professionalism.
Phrase Breakdown
素晴らしい
subarashii
[soo-bah-rah-shee]
wonderful; excellent
The polite form when followed by です. Useful to compliment in a respectful tone.
チームワークが素晴らしいです。
The teamwork is wonderful.
です
desu
[dess]
is/are (polite)
Adds politeness to adjectives and nouns. 素晴らしいです sounds formal and appropriate for interviews.
社風がとても魅力的です。
The company culture is very attractive.
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