華奢(きゃしゃ)

きゃしゃ
na-adjective
delicate; slender; slight; fragile
appearance
1. delicate; slender; slight; fragile
Having a delicate, slim build or appearance; looking fragile or fine-boned. Can describe both people and objects.
華奢(きゃしゃ)な体(からだ)つきだ。
She has a delicate build.
華奢(きゃしゃ)な手首(てくび)にブレスレットが似合(にあ)う。
The bracelet looks good on her slender wrist.
華奢(きゃしゃ)に見(み)えるが、意外(いがい)と力(ちから)がある。
She looks delicate but is surprisingly strong.

華奢(きゃしゃ) describes a delicate, slender appearance.

Pronunciation

  • きゃしゃ: standard reading
  • かしゃ: alternative reading (same meaning)

Forms

  • 華(か) (flower, splendid) + 奢(しゃ) (luxury)
  • The reading きゃしゃ is irregular (ateji-like usage)

Common collocations

Usage

Often carries a positive aesthetic connotation, suggesting elegance and refinement rather than weakness. However, can also imply fragility.

For objects

Can describe furniture, jewelry, or other items with fine, delicate construction.

Related Words

Related: か弱(よわ)い (weak)
Compare: 弱々(よわよわ)しい (frail, feeble, weak-looking)
Compare: 細身(ほそみ) (slim)
Compare: 可憐(かれん)な (sweet and lovable)
general
Added 2026.1.31 11:24 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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