How to say 'Lovely' in Japanese | 素敵

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The Japanese word for Lovely is 'Suteki', written as 素敵 in Japanese.'Lovely' in hiragana is すてき.

word

素敵

Meaning

Lovely

Reading

すてき

suteki

Kanji

素Element 敵Enemy

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '素敵 (すてき)' means 'lovely' or 'wonderful'. It is used to describe something or someone that is charming, delightful, or attractive. This word is often used in casual conversations to express admiration or approval. For example: That dress is lovely「そのドレスは素敵」(そのドレスはすてき). Your idea is wonderful「あなたのアイデアは素敵」(あなたのアイデアはすてき). The word can also be used to describe situations or experiences that are enjoyable or impressive. It carries a positive and warm connotation, making it a common compliment in Japanese.

Part Of Speech

adjective

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4544

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 素敵

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

素

Meaning

Element

kanji

敵

Meaning

Enemy

Words Related to 素敵 Through the Kanji 素

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 素 as well.

word

要素

Meaning

Element, Factor

word

素晴らしい

Meaning

Wonderful

word

素材

Meaning

Material

word

酸素

Meaning

Oxygen

word

素

Meaning

Pure

word

素直

Meaning

Honest

word

水素

Meaning

Hydrogen

word

素早い

Meaning

Quick

word

素人

Meaning

Amateur

word

酵素

Meaning

Enzyme

word

炭素

Meaning

Carbon

Words Related to 素敵 Through the Kanji 敵

This Word contains the Kanji 敵 as well.

word

敵

Meaning

Enemy

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