“That's great” in Japanese is よかったですね, pronounced yokatta desu ne.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 7 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
Reacts to good news: “that’s great, I’m glad for you”. Casual: よかったね.
Example sentences
- 試験に合格しました。よかったですね！しけんにごうかくしました。よかったですね！I passed the exam. That’s great!
- よかったね！よかったね！Good for you!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | よかったね | yokatta ne |
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Related phrases
すごいですねThat's amazing嬉しいですI'm happy楽しみですI'm excited楽しかったですIt was funいいですねSounds good賛成ですI agreeそうは思いませんI don't think so冗談ですJust kidding
FAQ
How do you say That's great in Japanese?
That's great in Japanese is よかったですね, pronounced “yokatta desu ne”.