Meaning

Primary

Lovely

Alternatives

Dreamy, Beautiful

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

The element of enemy isn't something you should think of as bad. You have to have the "enemy element" if you are to have lovely, dreamy, and beautiful things too. This is a good word when you're talking about some dude you think is hawt. Doesn't work as well with girls.

Reading

すてき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You haven't learned this reading for yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Oh wow, you look really lovely in that suit (). Yes, I can see you through the Internet, and I have to say, that suit is just dreamy! Don't ever take it off.

Context

Context Sentences

カレの他の人を助けたいっていう熱意が、素敵だなって思うのよね。

I find him attractive because of his enthusiasm for helping others.

素敵な花に交じって、キノコが生えているのを見つけました。

I noticed some mushrooms living among the beautiful flowers.

とっても素敵な露天風呂ですね。

This is such a lovely open air bath!

Kanji Composition