Japanese Compliments
In Japan, compliments are a delightful way to express appreciation and build connections. Whether you're admiring someone's cooking or their sense of style, a well-placed compliment can brighten their day. Here are some genuine phrases you can use to spread positivity!
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็ด ๆตใงใใญsuteki desu ne
You are wonderful.
Use this to compliment someone's overall presence or charm.
ใใใใใงใใญoshare desu ne
You have great style.
Perfect for acknowledging someone's fashionable outfit.
ๆ็ใไธๆใงใใญryouri ga jouzu desu ne
You are great at cooking.
Say this after enjoying a meal someone prepared.
ๅชใใใงใใญyasashii desu ne
You are very kind.
Use this to appreciate someone's thoughtful actions.
็ด ๆดใใใๅชๅใงใใญsubarashii doryoku desu ne
That's a wonderful effort.
A great compliment for someone who has worked hard on something.
็ฌ้กใ็ด ๆตใงใใญegao ga suteki desu ne
You have a lovely smile.
Perfect for brightening someone's day with a compliment on their smile.
้ซชๅใ็ด ๆตใงใใญkamigata ga suteki desu ne
Your hairstyle is lovely.
Use this to compliment someone's hair.
ใปใณในใใใใงใใญsensu ga ii desu ne
You have great taste.
Say this when admiring someone's choices in decor or fashion.
ใใชใใฎ่ใๆนใฏ็ด ๆดใใใใงใanata no kangaekata wa subarashii desu
Your way of thinking is wonderful.
Use this to compliment someone's insightful ideas.
ใใชใใฎๅฃฐใ็ด ๆตใงใใญanata no koe ga suteki desu ne
You have a lovely voice.
Great for complimenting someone after they speak or sing.
ใใชใใฎๅญๅจใๅคงๅฅฝใใงใanata no sonzai ga daisuki desu
I really love your presence.
A heartfelt compliment to express appreciation for someone being around.
ใจใฆใ็ด ๆดใใใใงใใญtotemo subarashii desu ne
You are very amazing.
Use this for a general compliment on someone's achievements or character.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you give a compliment in Japanese?
Pick one of the Japanese compliments above, tap the audio to hear how it sounds, then say it out loud. Meaning it is what counts.
Are these Japanese compliments actually used?
Yes, these are common, natural, and clean. Say them with a smile and the right person will get it.