Phrase lesson
How do you say "That sounds good" in Japanese?
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
ね: 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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