How to Say ‘That smile is lovely.’ in Japanese
そのえがお、すてきですね。
sono egao suteki desu ne
[soh-noh eh-gah-oh soo-teh-kee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a gentle compliment: [その] + [えがお] + [すてきですね]. The [ね] makes it sound warm, not too strong.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, compliments that focus on a smile, kindness, or atmosphere often feel more comfortable than very direct comments about looks.
Phrase Breakdown
その
sono
[soh-noh]
that; that ... of yours
Used before a noun to point out something and compliment it politely.
そのえがお、すてきですね。
That smile is lovely, isn't it?
えがお
egao
[eh-gah-oh]
smile
A positive word often used when complimenting someone in a friendly way.
そのえがお、すてきですね。
That smile is lovely, isn't it?
すてき
suteki
[soo-teh-kee]
lovely; wonderful
A soft, natural compliment for appearance, personality, or expression.
そのえがお、すてきですね。
That smile is lovely, isn't it?
ですね
desu ne
isn't it; right?
A sentence-ending phrase that adds agreement, confirmation, or a friendly tone.
いい てんきですね。
It’s nice weather, isn’t it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Makes the compliment polite and suitable for meeting someone new.
そのえがお、すてきです。
That smile is lovely.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
Softens the statement and sounds friendly, inviting agreement.
そのえがお、すてきですね。
That smile is lovely, isn't it?
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