How do you say "You're wonderful." in Japanese?

"You're wonderful." in Japanese is "素敵ですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘You're wonderful.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "素敵ですね。" mean in English?

"素敵ですね。" means "You're wonderful." in English. Usage tip: Literally “That’s lovely, isn’t it?” It can mean “You’re wonderful” or “Nice!” depending on context. For a person, you can also say [素敵です].

素敵ですね。

suteki desu ne

[soo-teh-kee dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally “That’s lovely, isn’t it?” It can mean “You’re wonderful” or “Nice!” depending on context. For a person, you can also say [素敵です].

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a good “chemistry-building” compliment—positive but not too forward for early dating in Japan.

Phrase Breakdown

素敵

suteki

[soo-teh-kee]

lovely / wonderful / nice

Compliment word. Often used about the place/date plan: “素敵ですね” = “That’s lovely.”

Example

このお店、素敵ですね。

This place is lovely, isn’t it?

ですね

desu ne

(polite) isn’t it?; right?

です + ね. Adds a gentle confirmation/agreeing tone: “(It) is…, isn’t it?” / “Right?”

Example

いい天気ですね。

Nice weather, isn’t it?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[dess]

is (polite)

Polite copula supporting a gentle compliment. Sounds more considerate than casual speech.

Example

素敵ですね。

It’s lovely, isn’t it?

ね

[neh]

right? / isn’t it?

Invites agreement, making it interactive and warm—useful for building chemistry.

Example

落ち着きますね。

It’s relaxing, isn’t it?

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