How to Say ‘I'm happy you said that.’ in Japanese
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ。
sonna fuu ni itsu te kure te ureshii yo
[sohn-nah foo nee eet teh koo-reh teh oo-reh-shee yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: This phrase literally means “I’m happy that you said it that way.” The ending [よ] adds friendly feeling. It’s a natural, warm response to a compliment.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Rather than strongly agreeing with praise, Japanese speakers often respond with gratitude and softness. This phrase feels humble and friendly on the course.
Phrase Breakdown
そんなふうに
sonna fuu ni
in that way; like that
Refers to the manner or way something was said or done.
そんなふうに言わないでください。
Please don't say it like that.
Words in this phrase
そんな
sonna
[sohn-nah]
that kind of / like that
Points to the kind of words or way of speaking just mentioned.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、と伝えた。
I told them, 'I’m happy you said that.'
ふう
fuu
[foo]
way / manner
Indicates the manner in which something is said.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、と笑った。
I smiled and said, 'I’m happy you said it that way.'
に
ni
[nee]
in / in that way
Marks the manner: 'in that way' or 'like that.'
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、と答えた。
I answered, 'I’m happy you said it that way.'
言ってくれて
itsu te kure te
for saying; for telling me
The te-form of 言う plus くれて, used to express gratitude that someone said something.
教えてくれてありがとう。
Thank you for telling me.
Words in this phrase
言っ
itsu
[eet]
say / said
From 言う, meaning 'to say.'
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、と言った。
I said, 'I’m happy you said it that way.'
て
te
[teh]
and / te-form connector
Connects くれる to the feeling that follows.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、とても。
I’m very happy you said it that way.
くれ
kure
[koo-reh]
do for me
Shows the speaker receives the favor of someone saying something kind.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、ありがとう。
I’m happy you said that for me, thank you.
て
te
[teh]
and / te-form connector
Connects くれる to the feeling that follows.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、とても。
I’m very happy you said it that way.
うれしい
ureshii
[oo-reh-shee]
happy / glad
Expresses that the speaker feels happy about the kind words.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、力になるよ。
I’m happy you said that; it gives me strength.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know / emphasis
A sentence-ending particle adding warmth, emphasis, or friendliness.
そんなふうに言ってくれてうれしいよ、ほんとに。
I’m happy you said that, really.
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