Japanese Conversation · Level 3
86 words
Japanese word
ナイス
Pronunciation
Romajinaisu
Meaning
- na-adjectivenice
Example
そのアイデアはナイスです。so no a i de a wa na i su de su
That idea is nice.
More examples
彼は最後にナイスなパスを決めました。kare wa sai go ni na i su na pa su o ki me ma shi ta
He made a nice pass at the end.
Core concept
Presents something as pleasing, satisfactory, or commendable, often with a light and approving tone.
Common phrases
ナイスアイデアna i su a i de a
nice idea
ナイスな判断na i su na han dan
nice decision
ナイスな仕事na i su na shi goto
nice work
Similar words
素敵suteki: Describes a thing, idea, or experience as appealing and pleasing.
見事migoto: Describes an action, skill, or result as excellent and impressive.
立派rippa: Describes an achievement, quality, or conduct as admirable and praiseworthy.
Definition in Japanese
感じがよく、好ましいさま。また、出来ばえや判断などをほめる気持ちを表すさま。kan ji ga yo ku kono ma shi i sa ma ma ta de ki ba e ya han dan na do o ho me ru ki mo chi o arawa su sa ma
Word origin
ナイス (naisu) is a Japanese loanword from English nice, whose history traces back to an older sense of being foolish before developing its modern positive meaning.
Usage tips
- In casual Japanese, ナイス (naisu) can stand alone as enthusiastic praise for a clever idea or a successful action, whereas English nice often sounds milder.
Other meanings
- goodna-adjective
- well-executedna-adjective
Opposites
- 嫌iyaunpleasantna-adjective
Related words
- ナイスさnaisusanicenessnoun