Japanese dictionary
How to say "wonderful" in Japanese
素晴らしいすばらしい · subarashii
"Wonderful" in Japanese is 素晴らしい (subarashii). For something lovely or stylish, 素敵 (suteki) is common.
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Ways to say "wonderful" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 素晴らしいすばらしい · subarashii | Wonderful; excellent. |
| 素敵すてき · suteki | Wonderful; lovely. |
| 最高さいこう · saikō | The best; wonderful. |
How to use it
"It was the best!" is 最高でした (saikō deshita).
素晴らしい is often written in hiragana: すばらしい.
Example sentences
- 素晴らしいプレゼンでした。Subarashii purezen deshita.That was a wonderful presentation.
- 素敵なお店ですね。Suteki na o-mise desu ne.What a wonderful restaurant.
- 旅行は最高でした。Ryokō wa saikō deshita.The trip was wonderful.
- 素晴らしい景色ですね。Subarashii keshiki desu ne.What a wonderful view.
- 素敵なプレゼントをありがとうございます。Suteki na purezento o arigatō gozaimasu.Thank you for the wonderful gift.
- 皆さんと働けて最高です。Minasan to hatarakete saikō desu.It's wonderful working with all of you.
Questions
What is the difference between 素晴らしい and 素敵?
素晴らしい (subarashii) is excellent or impressive. 素敵 (suteki) is lovely, stylish or charming.
How do you say "It was the best" in Japanese?
Say 最高でした (saikō deshita).
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