“That's amazing” in Japanese is すごいですね, pronounced sugoi desu ne.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 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
Admiration or surprise. Casual: すごい！. Even more casual: すげー.
Example sentences
- 日本語が話せるんですか。すごいですね。にほんごがはなせるんですか。すごいですね。You speak Japanese? That’s amazing.
- すごい！すごい！Wow!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | すごい！ | sugoi! |
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FAQ
How do you say That's amazing in Japanese?
That's amazing in Japanese is すごいですね, pronounced “sugoi desu ne”.