How to Say ‘That's great’ in Japanese
それはいいですね
sore wa ii desu ne
[so-re wa ii de-su ne]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses approval or suggests agreement.
Phrase Breakdown
それ
sore
[so-re]
that
Refers to an object or situation previously mentioned or identified.
それはとても熱いですね。
That's really hot, isn't it?
は
wa
[wa]
is (topic marker)
A topic marker indicating the subject of the sentence.
それは難しい質問です。
That's a difficult question.
いい
ii
[ii]
good
Describes something positive or favorable.
その映画はいいですね。
That movie is good, isn't it?
ですね
desu ne
isn't it?
Used to confirm or agree with a statement.
美しいですね。
It's beautiful, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[de-su]
is/am/are
A verb to link the subject to a state or quality.
彼は学生です。
He is a student.
ね
ne
[ne]
isn't it?
A sentence-ending particle used for confirmation or agreement.
今日は暑いですね。
It's hot today, isn't it?
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