Japanese phrase

___が上手だね! ___ ga jō zu da ne

Meaning

You're good at ___!

When to use it

A casual way to praise someone's ability. It sounds friendly and positive when a child notices a skill during play, class, or a shared activity.

Example dialogue

なわとびが上手だね! na wa to bi ga jō zu da ne

You jump rope so well!

ほんと?うれしい! ho n to u re shi i

Really? I'm glad!

Phrase list with this phrase

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