

Like “すごい” (sugoi), “いいね” (īne) is heard in a variety of situations.

“いいね!” (īne!) can be used regardless of gender.

Other than “素敵” (suteki), “いいね!” (īne!) is an expression that is easy for men to use in various situations. This expression seems to have something to do with giving the listener a feminine impression. “素敵” (suteki) is always useful, but men rarely use this expression. The word “素敵” (suteki) is used when you feel “fashionable,” “comfortable,” or “somewhat happy.” You can also say “素敵” (suteki) when you see an enchanting landscape that looks like a painting. You can say “素敵” (suteki) when you see fashionable clothes, or you can say “素敵” (suteki) when you see people who live their lives politely and in their own way. “素敵” (suteki) is a convenient word that can be used in any situation, just like “すごい” (sugoi). The honorific is a beautiful expression that clearly conveys politeness and sincere admiration to the other person, so say it with feeling. When you are not yet close or older, use honorifics such as “素晴らしいです” (subarasī desu) instead of “素晴らしい” (subarasī). You can tell the other person that you are “impressed” or “deeply felt.” And unlike the intuitive “すごい” (sugoi), it's often used when you want to give a reason for compliments. “素晴らしい” (subarashī) is a more polite expression than “すごい” (sugoi). Suggo! Konna kirē na sora, hajimete mita.Īmazing! I’ve never seen such a beautiful sky. If the person you're talking to is a senior, even if you use “です” (desu) to express respect, such as “すごいです” (sugoi desu), it sounds rude to him/her. These expressions are very casual, so let's use them with friends. So you learned to play the guitar in just one week! That's amazing! Gitā ga tatta 1-shūkan de hikeru yō ni natta n desu ne! Sugoi desu! “すごい” (sugoi) is used for people who are very close to you, but when you are not yet close to the person you want to praise or when the person you are talking to is older, you use a honorific expression and say “すごいです” (sugoi desu). Sugoi! Marude puro ga tsukutta mitaina ryōrida! It is used anytime when you are impressed by the other person's attitude and behavior, or when you think "This is good!" It is an expression that you feel intuitively rather than thinking.ĭid you clean this place by yourself? Amazing! “すごい” (sugoi) is a compliment that Japanese people often use.
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Let's learn how to give compliments using expressions other than the standard “いいね” (īne) and “いいですね” (īdesu ne). How do you say something in Japanese when you want to praise someone? In Japan, various expressions are used depending on the relationship with the person being praised, the content of the praise, and the speaker's feelings when praising. When a friend achieves an excellent result, you want to express your feelings with compliments and enjoy together.
