How to Say ‘The night view is beautiful.’ in Japanese
夜景がきれいですよ。
yakei ga kirei desu yo
[YAH-kay ga kirei dess yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: きれい ends in い but doesn't change like other い-words. The past tense is きれいでした, never (kireikatta).
🇯🇵 In Japan: City night views are a big selling point in Japan, and window seats with a 夜景 view are often requested specifically for dates and special occasions. It's worth asking for one when you book.
Phrase Breakdown
夜景が
yakei ga
the night view (subject)
夜景 (yakei) means 'night view.' Say 'ya-ke-i' with a long 'e' sound. が marks it as the subject.
夜景が見えます。
You can see the night view.
Words in this phrase
夜景
yakei
[YAH-kay]
night view
A view of city lights or scenery at night.
ここから夜景がきれいです。
The night view from here is beautiful.
が
ga
[ga]
subject marker
A particle marking the subject of the sentence.
興味がある分野を教えてください。
Please tell me the field you are interested in.
きれいですよ。
kirei desu yo
is beautiful, you know
きれい means 'beautiful.' です makes it polite, and よ adds 'I'm telling you.' Let your voice rise slightly on よ.
この花はきれいですよ。
These flowers are beautiful, you know.
Words in this phrase
きれい
kirei
[kirei]
beautiful
Means beautiful, clean, or pretty; often used for elegant plays in sports too.
すごくきれいなシュートだった。
It was a very beautiful shot.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know; emphasis
A sentence-ending particle that adds emphasis or friendliness.
今日は二十人分だよのよはやわらかい感じです。
The yo in kyou wa nijuuninbun da yo gives a softer, friendly feeling.
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