How do I say 'Sounds' in Japanese?

The easiest way to say 'Sounds' in Japanese is demonstrated in the 15 contextual sentences on this page. Listen to the audio to hear the exact native pronunciation.

What is the meaning of 'Sounds' in a Japanese sentence?

The meaning of 'Sounds' can change based on context. Review the examples provided to see how native Japanese speakers use it in daily conversation.

How to Say 'Sounds' in Japanese | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 10, 2026

Level: A2 Elementary

How to Say 'Sounds' in Japanese | Meaning & Pronunciation

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🗣️ Translation & Context: Looking for the exact meaning, translation, or pronunciation of 'Sounds' in Japanese? Memorizing flat dictionary definitions is slow. Read the English to Japanese examples below, check your pronunciation with the native audio, and play the interactive games to master it instantly.

🚀 Key Takeaways & Fast Facts

Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Sounds'.
Verified Footprint: 441 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 2 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (A2 Elementary).
Interactive Assets: Native TTS Audio, Quizzes, and Gamification enabled.

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なかなかよいようです。その話は本当のようにきこえる。君のプランは素晴らしい。それは夢のように思われます。それは面白そうだ。

⚖️ True or False?

その話は本当のようにきこえる。

means "It sounds pretty good."

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            Focus Area: なかなかよいようです。        

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なかなかよいようです。

その話は本当のようにきこえる。

君のプランは素晴らしい。

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なかなかよいようです。

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"Can you help me pronounce なかなかよいようです。 naturally?"

🖼️ Context Frame

Picture a scenario that fits this word perfectly.

[ Imagine: It sounds pretty good. ]

⚖️ Balance

Contrasting views in a single sentence.

+ なかなかよいようです。

- その話は本当のようにきこえる。

🙏 Politeness

How to soften the blow when making a mistake.

"Sorry, なかなかよいようです。"

📚 Core Dictionary Examples

It sounds pretty good.

なかなかよいようです。

🗣️ Phonetic Resonance Match: Pay strict attention to the syllable stress in それは面白そうだ。. Practice out loud 3 times.

The story sounds true.

その話は本当のようにきこえる。

Your plan sounds great.

君のプランは素晴らしい。

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It sounds like a dream.

それは夢のように思われます。

That sounds interesting.

それは面白そうだ。

📚 Part of Speech Classification: Lexical chunk / Expressive Phrase.

That sounds a little off.

ちょっとずれてるよ。

That sounds really interesting.

なかなかおもしろそうです。

🗣️ Phonetic Resonance Match: Pay strict attention to the syllable stress in なかなか良さそうな提案だ。. Practice out loud 3 times.

That sounds too good to be true.

それは話が出来過ぎている。

The statement sounds improbable.

その話は本当とは思えない。

Your idea sounds like a good one.

君の案はよさそうだね。

That sounds like a fairly good proposal.

なかなか良さそうな提案だ。

🔬 Morphology Breakdown

Prefix/Suffix analysis indicates a standard derivation path for 奇妙に思えるが、それでもやはりそれは事実だ。.

It sounds strange, but it is true none the less.

奇妙に思えるが、それでもやはりそれは事実だ。

It sounds as if he were to blame for the disaster.

それはまるで、その惨事が彼のせいだとでも言っているような物だ。

🗣️ Shadowing Drill: Listen to その手紙には強制的なひびきがあるし、さらに悪いことには、思いやりがない。, wait 1 second, then repeat. Record yourself to compare the intonation.

The letter sounds forced, what is worse, insincere.

その手紙には強制的なひびきがあるし、さらに悪いことには、思いやりがない。

A musician can appreciate small differences in sounds.

音楽家は音の小さな違いが分かる。

⚠️ Native Nuance: While "That sounds a little off." directly translates to ちょっとずれてるよ。, locals often blend the syllables together at conversational speed.

📚 Part of Speech Classification: Lexical chunk / Expressive Phrase.

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💡 People Also Ask

How do you say "なかなかよいようです。" in Japanese?

The most natural translation is "It sounds pretty good.".

How do you say "その話は本当のようにきこえる。" in Japanese?

The most natural translation is "The story sounds true.".

How do you say "君のプランは素晴らしい。" in Japanese?

The most natural translation is "Your plan sounds great.".

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