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] makes a warm, natural compliment: “That’s lovely.” It sounds positive but not over-the-top.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite encouragement is common in Japanese conversation. This phrase is perfect when responding to someone’s idea or project.
Phrase Breakdown
すてき
suteki
[soo-teh-kee]
lovely / wonderful
Used to describe something as attractive, lovely, or nice.
この写真はすてきです。
This photo is lovely.
ですね
desu ne
isn't it?; that's right, isn't it?
Adds agreement, confirmation, or a soft friendly tone.
いい天気ですね。
Nice weather, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
is / am / are
A polite copula used to make a statement politely.
それは本です。
That is a book.
ね
ne
[neh]
right? / isn't it?
Adds a feeling of confirmation, agreement, or friendliness.
いい天気ですね。
Nice weather, isn't it?
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