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“flashy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihade

Example

その色は派手です。so no iro wa ha de de su

That color is flashy.

Illustration for 派手 (flashy)

How to say “flashy” in Japanese

“Flashy” in Japanese is 派手 (hade).

Describes something that attracts attention through striking colors, decoration, or style.

Full entry for 派手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 派手

祭りの日は、派手な服を着る人が多いです。matsu ri no hi wa ha de na fuku o ki ru hito ga ō i de su

Many people wear flashy clothes on festival days.

Tips for using 派手

  • In everyday conversation, 派手な服 (hade na fuku) can describe brightly colored or attention-grabbing clothes without saying that they are ugly.

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