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How to say “you are beautiful” in Japanese

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you are beautiful

Japanese · 日本語

polite

Translation

きれいですね

Romanization

Kirei desu ne

Pronunciation

kee-ray dess neh

When to use it

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

きれいですね — a short line for a message or face-to-face moment for "you are beautiful".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "you are beautiful" in Japanese?+

You say "きれいですね" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Kirei desu ne", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kee-ray dess neh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "kee-ray dess neh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Kirei desu ne".

When should I use it?+

Use this in a romantic or flirty context. Keep the tone warm and give the other person room to decline. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.