How to give a compliment in Japanese

These are common phrases to give compliments in Japanese.

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Glossary · Japanese

  • 01
    それが上手ですね[Sore ga jouzu desu ne]
    You're good at that
  • 02
    かっこいいですね[Kakkoii desu ne]
    That's cool / stylish
  • 03
    きれいですね[Kirei desu ne]
    You're pretty
  • 04
    似合っていますね[Niatte imasu ne]
    It suits you
  • 05
    センスがいいですね[Sensu ga ii desu ne]
    You have good taste
  • 06
    すごいですね[Sugoi desu ne]
    Amazing
  • 07
    うらやましいです[Urayamashii desu]
    I'm jealous (in a good way)
  • 08
    よくできましたね[Yoku dekimashita ne]
    You did really well
How to give a compliment in Japanese — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. それが上手ですね。

    You're good at that.

  2. かっこいいですね。

    That's cool.

  3. きれいですね。

    You're pretty.

  4. その服は似合っていますね。

    That outfit suits you.

  5. センスがいいですね。

    You have good taste.

  6. よくできましたね。

    You did really well.