English–Japanese

“cheap-looking” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyasuppoi

Example

この時計は安っぽいです。ko no tokei wa yasu ppo i de su

This watch looks cheap.

Illustration for 安っぽい (cheap-looking)

How to say “cheap-looking” in Japanese

“Cheap-looking” in Japanese is 安っぽい (yasuppoi).

Describes something that appears inexpensive or poorly made, regardless of its actual price.

Full entry for 安っぽい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 安っぽい

その店の内装は少し安っぽいです。so no mise no nai sō wa suko shi yasu ppo i de su

The interior of that store looks a little cheap.

Tips for using 安っぽい

  • In product reviews, 安っぽい (yasuppoi) often targets the finish or materials rather than the function, so a well-working watch can still receive this criticism.

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