Japanese word

華奢

Pronunciation

Romajikyasha

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveslender

Example

彼女は華奢です。kano jo wa kyasha de su

She is slender.

Illustration for 華奢 (slender)

More examples

彼女は華奢な体つきですが、重い荷物を軽々と持ち上げます。kano jo wa kyasha na karada tsu ki de su ga omo i ni motsu o kei kei to mo chi a ge ma su

She has a slender build, but she lifts heavy luggage with ease.

Core concept

華奢 (kyasha) presents a body or object as finely made and light rather than broad, heavy, or sturdy.

Common phrases

  • 華奢な体つきkyasha na karada tsu ki

    slender build

  • 華奢な手足kyasha na te ashi

    slender limbs

  • 華奢な指kyasha na yubi

    slender fingers

Similar words

細身hosomi: Describes a person or object whose shape is slim and narrow.
繊細sensai: Describes something with a delicate structure and finely detailed appearance.

Definition in Japanese

体つきや形がほっそりしていて、上品で繊細な感じがするさま。karada tsu ki ya katachi ga ho sso ri shi te i te jō hin de sen sai na kan ji ga su ru sa ma

Word origin

華奢 (kyasha) is a Sino-Japanese compound made from 華 (ka, "splendid") and 奢 (sha, "luxurious"), with its sense developing toward elegant delicacy.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese fashion and design writing, 華奢 (kyasha) is used for thin jewelry or narrow furniture, where it highlights a refined look rather than poor quality.

Other meanings

  • delicatena-adjective
  • daintyna-adjective

Opposites

  • 屈強kukkyōrobustna-adjective

Related words

  • 華奢さkyashasaslendernessnoun

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