素晴らしい
subarashiiadjective★Intermediate— wonderful, amazing, splendid
formalinformal
An expression of high praise, indicating something is excellent, impressive, or beautiful.
素晴らしい景色を見ました。
I saw a wonderful view.
彼女の演奏は本当に素晴らしい。
Her performance was truly amazing.
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Often used to express admiration or appreciation for something exceptional.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Compliments
Use '素晴らしい' to sincerely compliment someone's work, appearance, or achievements.
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
This word is polite and appropriate in most formal and informal settings.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '素' (essence, true nature) and '晴' (clear, bright), originally meaning 'clear and bright,' it evolved to express something excellent or beautiful.
📝Usage Notes
A versatile adjective used in both formal and informal contexts to describe people, experiences, or things that are outstanding.
Word Breakdown
素
essence, true nature
root晴
clear, bright
rootらしい
like, resembling
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