How do you say "It's wonderful, isn't it?" in Japanese?

"It's wonderful, isn't it?" in Japanese is "素晴らしいですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘It's wonderful, isn't it?’ in Japanese

Q: What does "素晴らしいですね。" mean in English?

"素晴らしいですね。" means "It's wonderful, isn't it?" in English. Usage tip: [素晴らしい] + [ですね] = strong praise with a friendly “shared feeling.” Great for reacting to someone’s effort.

素晴らしいですね。

subarashii desu ne

[soo-bah-rah-shee dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: [素晴らしい] + [ですね] = strong praise with a friendly “shared feeling.” Great for reacting to someone’s effort.

🇯🇵 In Japan: When receiving praise in Japan, it’s common to respond modestly (e.g., [ありがとうございます] + a humble comment) rather than strongly self-affirming.

Phrase Breakdown

素晴らしい

subarashii

[soo-bah-rah-shee]

wonderful; excellent; splendid

Strong positive evaluation. In interviews, use carefully; more common from interviewer/teacher than from yourself.

Example

その改善の工夫は素晴らしいです。

That improvement idea is wonderful.

ですね

desu ne

isn't it; right? (polite agreement)

です + ね combined. Adds politeness and invites agreement/rapport: “That’s wonderful, isn’t it.”

Example

いい経験ですね。

That’s a good experience, isn’t it?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[dess]

is/are (polite copula)

Polite ending used in business settings.

Example

その説明は分かりやすいです。

That explanation is easy to understand.

ね

[neh]

sentence-ending particle (agreement/softening)

Makes the comment sound friendly and confirming: '...isn't it?' / '...right?'

Example

面接対策が進んでいますね。

Your interview preparation is coming along, isn’t it?

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