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 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.
by Seifuru January 26, 2006
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".
by enjokosai December 30, 2010
by Suc February 15, 2005
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)
すてき(suteki) is about interchangeable with すがい(sugoi) and かっこいい(kakkoii)
by hsifepod July 14, 2008