English–Japanese
“chic” in Japanese
How to say “chic” in Japanese
“Chic” in Japanese is 粋 (iki).
Describes a polished and appealing manner that shows taste without seeming showy.
Example sentences with 粋
店主は、常連客への粋な心遣いで知られています。ten shu wa jō ren kyaku e no iki na kokoro zuka i de shi ra re te i ma su
The owner is known for his thoughtful consideration of regular customers.
Tips for using 粋
- In modern conversation, 粋な (iki na) can praise a thoughtful gesture or well-judged choice, so it need not describe a person's permanent character.
Other Japanese words for “chic”
この服はシックです。ko no fuku wa shi kku de su
This outfit is chic.