Japanese Conversation · Level 30
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Japanese word
おしゃれ
Pronunciation
Romajioshare
Meaning
- na-adjectivestylish
Example
この服はおしゃれです。ko no fuku wa o sha re de su
This outfit is stylish.
More examples
友達の部屋は家具の選び方がおしゃれです。tomo dachi no heya wa ka gu no era bi kata ga o sha re de su
My friend's choice of furniture is stylish.
Core concept
Expresses an attractive, refined style in which appearance or taste shows careful attention to detail.
Common phrases
おしゃれな服o sha re na fuku
stylish clothes
おしゃれな店o sha re na mise
a stylish shop
おしゃれに見えるo sha re ni mi e ru
look stylish
Similar words
スタイリッシュsutairisshu: Describes a modern and attractive style in appearance or design.
エレガントereganto: Describes a graceful and refined style with tasteful details.
ファッショナブルfasshonaburu: Describes a style that follows current fashion trends.
Definition in Japanese
服装や姿などが垢抜けていて、趣味のよさが感じられるさま。fuku sō ya sugata na do ga aka nu ke te i te shu mi no yo sa ga kan ji ra re ru sa ma
Word origin
おしゃれ (oshare) derives from 御洒落 (oshare), formed from 御 (o, "honorific prefix") and 洒落 (share, "wit or smartness"); 洒落 later gained a sense of refined appearance.
Usage tips
- Unlike the narrower English word fashionable, おしゃれ (oshare) may describe someone's overall taste, including a room, a shop, or a way of presenting food.
Other meanings
- fashionablena-adjective
- chicna-adjective
Opposites
- ダサいdasaitackyi-adjective
- 野暮yabounfashionablena-adjective
Related words
- おしゃれさosharesastylishnessnoun