Japanese Conversation · Level 20
90 words
Japanese word
素敵
Pronunciation
Romajisuteki
Meaning
- na-adjectivenice
Example
その帽子は素敵です。so no bō shi wa su teki de su
That hat is nice.
More examples
旅行で素敵な思い出ができました。ryo kō de su teki na omo i de ga de ki ma shi ta
I made wonderful memories on my trip.
Core concept
Describes a person, object, or situation that has an appealing quality and inspires positive regard.
Common phrases
素敵な時間su teki na ji kan
a wonderful time
素敵なアイデアsu teki na a i de a
a great idea
Similar words
魅力的miryokuteki: Describes something that has an appealing quality and attracts people.
立派rippa: Describes something excellent in quality or worthy of admiration.
ナイスnaisu: Describes a person, thing, or situation that is good or appealing in casual language.
Definition in Japanese
人や物の姿、性質、状態などが優れていて、好感を持てるさま。hito ya mono no sugata sei shitsu jō tai na do ga sugu re te i te kō kan o mo te ru sa ma
Word origin
The Japanese adjective 素敵 (suteki) has no certain etymology; it is also written 素的 (suteki), and both spellings use kanji chosen for their sound rather than as a clear source of meaning.
Usage tips
- The form 素敵な (suteki na) modifies a noun, as in 素敵な帽子 (suteki na bōshi), while 素敵です (suteki desu) ends a polite statement.
Other meanings
- wonderfulna-adjective
- lovelyna-adjective
Opposites
- 嫌iyaunpleasantna-adjective
Related words
- 素敵さsutekisanicenessnoun