【いいですね・いいね・iidesu ne/ii ne】good/I like it

いいですね・いいね・ii desu ne/ii ne = good/I like it

You can use this to say:

You acknowledge something in a positive way.
You like something or agree with a suggestion.

The phrase literally means "good/nice". You use "ii desu ne" to acknowledge or praise something.

Also, you use this phrase to express "that's a good idea!" or "I agree with it".

You often hear "ii desu ne" or "ii ne (more casual)" when someone responds to a suggestion for doing something or going somewhere.

EXAMPLES

That's good/nice

Grace

みて、これ、あたらしいせーたー。
(Mite, kore, atarasii sētā.

(Look, this is a new sweater!)

ああ、いいですね、よくにあってます。
(Aa, iidesune, yoku niattemasu.)

Keiko

(Oh, nice. It looks good on you. )

Great idea!/I agree

Grace

あした、からおけにいきましょう！
(Asita, Karaoke ni ikimashō!)

(Let's go to Karaoke tomorrow!)

いいですね！いきましょう、いきましょう！
(Iidesune! ikimashō, ikimashō!)

Keiko

(that's a great idea, let's go, let's go!)

A tip

There are many words to praise something, and "ii desu ne" is rather general, so if you want to be more personal, you might want to add a specific comment as in the example ①.

Otherwise, this is a safe and versatile way to acknowledge something in a positive way.

When you use this phrase to express your agreement, it will sound like "I like the idea, that's a great idea, and you must be happy about it.

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