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素敵な
suteki na
wonderful, lovely, charming
このレストランは本当に素敵な雰囲気です。
This restaurant has a truly wonderful atmosphere.
informal
Describing something as delightful, charming, or aesthetically pleasing, often with a sense of elegance or sophistication.
彼女は素敵な笑顔で私を迎えてくれた。
She greeted me with a lovely smile.
素敵なデザインのドレスを見つけた。
I found a dress with a wonderful design.
Often used to express admiration for people, places, or things that evoke positive emotions.
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Pro Tip
Polite Compliments
Use '素敵な' to give sincere compliments in both casual and formal settings.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While '素敵な' is versatile, ensure the context aligns with the positive connotation it carries.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '素' (substance, essence) and '敵' (enemy), originally meaning 'to be without enemies' or 'to be unrivaled.' Over time, it evolved to express admiration for something or someone that is excellent or charming.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in casual and formal contexts to describe people, places, or things that evoke positive emotions. Can be used to compliment someone's appearance, personality, or achievements.
Word Breakdown
素
essence, substance
root敵
enemy
rootな
adjectival suffix
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