Phrase lesson

How do you say "That sounds good" in Japanese?

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That sounds good

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

それいいですね

それ / いいですね

sore / ii desu ne

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use それいいですね (sore ii desu ne) when someone mentions a plan, idea, place, food, hobby, or recommendation and you want to react positively.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed reaction.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It works as a short response that keeps the conversation warm.

Core words

  • それ: that.
  • いい: good.

Helper words and endings

  • : adds a shared, friendly feeling, like you are reacting with the other person.

Practical note

This is not a strong commitment. If someone says “Let’s go there,” それいいですね sounds positive, but you may still need to decide the actual plan after that.

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