How to Say ‘That’s good.’ in Japanese
いいですね。
ii desu ne
[ee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [いいですね] is a friendly reaction meaning “Nice!” or “Sounds good.” The [ね] invites agreement/connection.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Backchannel responses like [いいですね] are important in Japanese conversation to show you’re listening.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee]
good; nice; great
An i-adjective meaning “good/nice.” In conversation, it often expresses a positive reaction or approval.
そのアイデア、いいですね。
That idea is nice, isn’t it?
です
desu
[dess]
to be (polite copula); is/are (polite)
Polite ending that links a description or noun to the subject (like “is/are”). Often used to make speech polite.
これは便利です。
This is convenient.
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn’t it?; okay? (seeking agreement)
Sentence-ending particle used to confirm, soften, or seek agreement, similar to “right?” or “isn’t it?”
今日は寒いね。
It’s cold today, isn’t it?
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