Suteki

Suteki - Adjective, Japanese in origin

Suteki is japanese for "beautiful". Like some other Japanese words, fans of Japanese culture will sometimes use this word in their english sentences.

A distinction must be made between "Suteki" and "Kawaii".
"Kawaii" is cute, a less serious word.
"Suteki" is beautiful, a word with more impact and used in more serious context.

Kawaii would apply to a plush toy, a figurine, or a costume.

Suteki would apply to a gorgeous female, a situation which is extremely nice, or something very touching such as falling in love.

"Suteki!" (Upon seeing a swimsuit photo of a beautiful girl)

"Suteki da ne?" (Beautiful, isn't it?)

by Seifuru January 25, 2006

suteki

suteki is often used by the japanese and others who know the language to mean "stylish" or "fancy" in extreme conditions. it's more widely used as "stylish" than "beautiful" or "cute".

"Oh, that shirt is so suteki!"

"suteki no t-shatsu desu ne!"
(that shirt is stylish you know)

by enjokosai December 30, 2009

suteki da ne

A nice Japanese song of Final Fantasy X's Theme.

Man, I dont understand that Jap song but it sure sounds nice!

by Suc February 15, 2005

suteki da ne

すてきだね - Japanese for "Cool, right?"

すてき(suteki)　is about interchangeable with すがい(sugoi) and かっこいい(kakkoii)

見て！見て！彼の新い車はすてきだね！
Look! his new car is "suteki da ne!"

by hsifepod August 6, 2008