Japanese word

見栄え

Pronunciation

Romajimibae

Meaning

  • nounvisual appeal

Example

この料理は見栄えがいいです。ko no ryō ri wa mi ba e ga i i de su

This dish has great visual appeal.

Illustration for 見栄え (visual appeal)

More examples

商品の見栄えをよくするために、配置を整えます。shō hin no mi ba e o yo ku su ru ta me ni hai chi o totono e ma su

I arrange the items to improve the product's visual appeal.

Core concept

Refers to the attractiveness that comes from the way something looks as a whole.

Common phrases

  • 見栄えのいいmi ba e no i i

    good-looking

  • 見栄えの悪いmi ba e no waru i

    unattractive

  • 見栄えを重視するmi ba e o jū shi su ru

    prioritize visual appeal

Similar words

見た目mitame: The way a person, object, or presentation looks from the outside.
外観gaikan: The outward form and features of an object, building, or place.
映えhae: A striking visual effect or attractive appearance, especially in a photograph or display.

Definition in Japanese

外見が整っていて、見る人に好ましい感じを与えること。gai ken ga totono tte i te mi ru hito ni kono ma shi i kan ji o ata e ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 見栄え (mibae) is formed from 見 (mi, "seeing") and 栄え (hae, "splendor"). 栄え is the noun form related to 栄える (haeru, "to look splendid"), and rendaku produces the reading bae.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese product and interior descriptions, 見栄え (mibae) can describe an attractive presentation even when the focus is on appearance rather than practical performance.

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