English–Japanese
“gaudy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiakudoi
Example
その看板はあくどく見えます。so no kan ban wa a ku do ku mi e ma su
That sign looks gaudy.
How to say “gaudy” in Japanese
“Gaudy” in Japanese is あくどい (akudoi).
Refers to an appearance that uses strong colors or elaborate decoration to a noticeably excessive degree.
Example sentences with あくどい
彼はあくどい色のシャツを選びました。kare wa a ku do i iro no sha tsu o era bi ma shi ta
He chose a shirt in a gaudy color.
Tips for using あくどい
- In English, gaudy also has a historical noun sense for a festive college feast at Oxford or Cambridge, separate from its usual adjective sense.