すてき

すてき is a na-adjective expressing genuine admiration for something wonderful or lovely.

Writing

Can be written as 素敵(すてき) but hiragana is common.

Forms

• すてきな + noun: a lovely ~
• すてきに: wonderfully (adverbial)

Common collocations

• すてきな服(ふく): lovely clothes
• すてきな考(かんが)え: wonderful idea
• すてきな人(ひと): lovely person

Usage

Often used by women; expresses genuine positive admiration.

Similar words

• 素晴(すば)らしい: wonderful (more emphatic)
• きれい: beautiful, pretty