Phrase lesson
How do you say "That sounds difficult" in Japanese?
That sounds difficult
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
それはむずかしいですね
それ は / むずかしいですね
sore wa / muzukashii desu ne
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use それはむずかしいですね (sore wa muzukashii desu ne) when you want to respond sympathetically to something difficult.
It is useful when someone talks about work, studying, life in Japan, or a problem they are dealing with.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
それ は / 〜 ですね - Replace
〜with a simple reaction word. - Good swaps here:
たいへん,おもしろい,むずかしい.
Core words
それ: that.むずかしい: difficult.
Practical note
This is not only about technical difficulty. It can also mean “That sounds tough” depending on the situation.
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