Translation guide
Ways to say someone or something looks good, attractive, or stylish in Japanese, from casual compliments to formal observations.
Telling a friend or peer they look good, stylish, or attractive right now.
The most common casual compliment for 'looking good' or 'cool', used for both men and women, often about style or demeanor.
そのジャケット、かっこいいね。
That jacket looks good on you.
今日はかっこいいね。
You look good today.
Means 'it suits you' or 'it looks good on you', focusing on how well something matches the person.
その服、すごく似合ってるよ。
Those clothes really look good on you.
A casual, vague compliment meaning 'looking good' or 'nice vibe', often about overall impression.
今日の髪型、いい感じだね。
Your hair looks good today.
Politely telling someone they look good, suitable for acquaintances, superiors, or formal situations.
Polite way to say 'you look lovely/wonderful', often used for appearance or style.
今日は素敵ですね。
You look lovely today.
Polite version of 'it suits you', often used for clothing or accessories.
そのドレス、とてもお似合いです。
That dress looks very good on you.
Saying that an object, dish, or view looks appealing or attractive.
Used for food that looks delicious. Very common.
このケーキ、美味しそう！
This cake looks good!
Means 'pretty' or 'beautiful', used for visually pleasing things like scenery, designs, or arrangements.
景色がきれいだね。
The scenery looks good.
Casual 'looks good' for general approval, like a new gadget or a photo.
その写真、いいね。
That photo looks good.
Commenting that a plan, idea, or progress looks promising or good.
Means 'looks like it's going well', used for projects or situations.
仕事は順調そうだね。
Work looks like it's going well.
General 'looks good' for plans or ideas, based on appearance or initial impression.
その計画、良さそうだね。
That plan looks good.