素敵

suteki

wonderful

このレストランは本当に素敵です。

This restaurant is truly wonderful.

informal

Wonderful, lovely, or delightful; used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing or emotionally satisfying.

彼女は素敵な笑顔で迎えてくれた。

She greeted me with a wonderful smile.

素敵な一日を過ごしました。

I had a lovely day.

Often used to express admiration or appreciation for something beautiful or pleasant.

Collocations

素敵な日a wonderful day素敵な人a wonderful person素敵な景色a beautiful view

Synonyms

素晴らしい素敵な素敵

Antonyms

つまらないひどい最悪

Related Phrases

素敵な出会いphrase

a wonderful encounter

素敵な時間phrase

a lovely time

Pro Tip

Politeness

This word is often used to express genuine admiration, making it a polite and positive way to compliment someone or something.

Gold Rule

Usage

Avoid overusing this word in formal contexts, as it is more suited for casual or appreciative expressions.

Word Origin

Combination of '素' (essence, true nature) and '敵' (enemy), originally meaning 'true enemy,' but the meaning evolved to describe something admirable or wonderful.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation to express positive feelings about people, places, or experiences. Can be used as a standalone adjective or as part of a phrase.

Word Breakdown

素

essence, true nature

root

敵

enemy

root

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