How to Say ‘That's wonderful.’ in Japanese
すてきですね。
suteki desu ne
[soo-teh-kee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [すてきですね] combines praise with warmth. It sounds natural and friendly, not too strong.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A supportive stranger may say this to encourage your photography project.
Phrase Breakdown
すてき
suteki
[soo-teh-kee]
lovely; wonderful
Describes something as lovely or wonderful.
すてきなしゃしんです。
It is a lovely photo.
ですね
desu ne
isn't it?; it is nice, isn't it?
Used to seek agreement or add a gentle, conversational tone.
あたたかいですね。
It’s warm, isn’t it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
Makes the statement polite in すてきですね.
です、でていねいにほめます。
With “desu,” I give a polite compliment.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it; right
Adds agreement or warmth, like 'isn't it?'
ね、をつけてきもちをわかちます。
By adding “ne,” you share the feeling.
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