How do you say "That’s great." in Japanese?

"That’s great." in Japanese is "いいですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘That’s great.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "いいですね。" mean in English?

"いいですね。" means "That’s great." in English. Usage tip: [いいですね] is a万能 phrase (super versatile). It can mean “Nice!” “Sounds good!” or “Great idea!” depending on context.

いいですね。

ii desu ne

[ee dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: [いいですね] is a万能 phrase (super versatile). It can mean “Nice!” “Sounds good!” or “Great idea!” depending on context.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Reacting with [いいですね] keeps conversations smooth and supportive—perfect for new friendships.

Phrase Breakdown

いい

[ee]

good; nice

Positive adjective used for friendly reactions. As a response, it means 'Nice!' or 'Sounds good!'—great for rapport.

Example

その考え、いいですね。

That's a nice idea.

ですね

desu ne

isn’t it?; right?

Adds soft agreement/confirmation. いいですね can mean “Sounds good” or “That’s nice.”

Example

すてきですね。

That’s wonderful, isn’t it?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[dess]

(polite) is/are; (polite sentence ending)

Makes the compliment sound polite and smooth: いいです = 'is good'.

Example

いいですね。

That's nice.

ね

[neh]

sentence-ending particle 'isn't it?/right?'; softens tone

Invites agreement and sounds friendly. Common in casual-polite club talk: いいですね = 'Nice, right?'

Example

いいですね。

That's nice, isn't it?

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