おしゃれ
おしゃれ
na-adjective
fashionable, stylish
1.
fashionable, stylish, chic
Describes someone or something that is stylish, well-dressed, or has good taste in fashion and appearance.
おしゃれなカフェを見つけた。
I found a stylish cafe.
彼女はいつもおしゃれだ。
She's always fashionable.
おしゃれな街を歩くのが好きだ。
I like walking around fashionable neighborhoods.
2.
dressing up, making oneself stylish
As a noun or suru-verb, refers to the act of dressing up or paying attention to one's appearance.
今日はおしゃれして出かけよう。
Let's dress up and go out today.
おしゃれする = to dress up
妹はおしゃれに気を使う。
My younger sister pays attention to her appearance.
友達の誕生日パーティーだから、いつもよりおしゃれして行こうと思う。
Since it's my friend's birthday party, I think I'll dress up more than usual.
Can function as a na-adjective, noun, or suru-verb.
FORMS:
- おしゃれな + noun (おしゃれな服 = stylish clothes)
- おしゃれする (to dress up, make oneself stylish)
- おしゃれさん (a fashionable person - affectionate)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- おしゃれな店 (stylish shop)
- おしゃれな街 (fashionable neighborhood)
- おしゃれに気を使う (to care about one's appearance)
Can be written with kanji as お洒落, but hiragana is more common.