How to Say ‘That's the best news.’ in Japanese
それは何よりです。
sore wa nani yori desu
[soh-reh wah nani yoh-ree dess]
💬 Usage Tip: 何より literally means "more than anything". It's a set reply whenever someone shares good news about their health.
Phrase Breakdown
それは
sore wa
that
それ (sore) means 'that', and は is the topic marker. Note that は is pronounced 'wa': so-re-wa.
それはいいですね。
That's nice.
Words in this phrase
それ
sore
[soh-reh]
that; it
A demonstrative word meaning that or it, referring to something already mentioned.
それは大切な点です。
That is an important point.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
は marks the topic of the sentence.
空席はありますか。
Are there any seats available?
何よりです。
nani yori desu
is the best thing / I'm so glad
何より (naniyori) means 'more than anything'. です makes it polite. The whole phrase means 'I'm so glad to hear that'.
お元気そうで何よりです。
I'm glad you look well.
Words in this phrase
何
nani
[nani]
what; something
Used to inquire about something unknown.
何を飲みますか？
What will you drink?
より
yori
[yoh-ree]
than / compared to
Used for comparison: AよりB = “B is more … than A.” Common compliment pattern on dates: 写真より素敵 = “more lovely than your photos.”
写真 より素敵です。
You’re nicer than in your photos.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
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