Japanese dictionary
How to say "nice" in Japanese
いいいい · ii
"Nice" in Japanese is often いい (ii) or 素敵 (suteki). A nice person is 優しい人 (yasashii hito).
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Ways to say "nice" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| いいいい · ii | Nice; good. |
| 素敵すてき · suteki | Nice; lovely. |
| 優しいやさしい · yasashii | Nice; kind (person). |
| はじめましてはじめまして · hajimemashite | Nice to meet you. |
How to use it
"Nice to meet you" is はじめまして plus よろしくお願いします.
"Nice weather" is いい天気 (ii tenki).
Example sentences
- いい天気ですね。Ii tenki desu ne.Nice weather, isn't it?
- 素敵なお店ですね。Suteki na o-mise desu ne.What a nice restaurant.
- 彼女はとても優しい人です。Kanojo wa totemo yasashii hito desu.She's a very nice person.
- はじめまして。よろしくお願いします。Hajimemashite. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.Nice to meet you.
- いい週末を。Ii shūmatsu o.Have a nice weekend.
- 素敵なプレゼントをありがとう。Suteki na purezento o arigatō.Thanks for the nice present.
Questions
How do you say "Have a nice weekend" in Japanese?
Say いい週末を (ii shūmatsu o) or よい週末をお過ごしください (more polite).
What is the difference between いい and 素敵?
いい (ii) is good or nice in general. 素敵 (suteki) is lovely or stylish, and sounds warmer.
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