“Sounds good” in Japanese is いいですね, pronounced ii desu ne.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 5 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Agreement with a suggestion. Casual: いいね. That’s also the “like” on Japanese social media.
Example sentences
- 明日、映画を見ませんか。いいですね！あした、えいがをみませんか。いいですね！Want to see a film tomorrow? Sounds good!
- いいね、行こう。いいね、いこう。Sounds good, let’s go.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | いいね | ii ne |
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FAQ
How do you say Sounds good in Japanese?
Sounds good in Japanese is いいですね, pronounced “ii desu ne”.