Meaning

Primary

Wonderful

Alternatives

Splendid, Magnificent, The Best

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

An element of clear up (like the sky clearing up!) is so wonderful and splendid. Sort of a weird word, but very useful. Just think of that wonderful feeling you get when the sun breaks and things clear up and it's awesome.

Reading

すばらしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is a bit weird, too. Luckily, you've learned both of them already. 晴れる is はれる. That's the reading you use here, though goes to .

Context

Context Sentences

昨日のコンサート、素晴らしかったです!

Yesterday's concert was wonderful!

あの映画のオープニングとカメラワークは実に素晴らしかった。

The opening of that film and the camera work were truly magnificent.

山頂には素晴らしい景色が広がっていた。

A magnificent view extended out from the mountaintop.

「そんな風に自分を安売りしないで。君は素晴らしい女性だよ。」

"Don’t sell yourself short like that. You’re a magnificent woman."

Kanji Composition