How to Say ‘That's nice.’ in Japanese
いいですね。
ii desu ne
[ee-ee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [いいですね] is a soft, common way to say “That’s nice.” It sounds supportive and conversational.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often prefers gentle encouragement over very strong praise, especially in polite conversation. [いいですね] is perfect for that.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee-ee]
good / nice
Describes something positively as good or nice.
その考えはいいです。
That idea is good.
ですね
desu ne
isn't it?; that sounds nice
Softens the statement and shows agreement or approval.
いい天気ですね。
Nice weather, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
is / am / are
Polite copula used in everyday speech.
今日は晴れです。
It is sunny today.
ね
ne
[neh]
right? / isn't it?
Used to invite agreement or show warmth.
本当にいいですね。
It's really nice, isn't it?
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