かっこいい
かっこいい
i-adjective
cool, stylish, good-looking
1.
cool, stylish, good-looking
Describes someone or something that looks impressive, attractive, or admirably stylish.
かっこいいね。
That's cool.
あの人、かっこいい。
That person is good-looking.
かっこいい車に乗りたい。
I want to drive a cool car.
彼の生き方はかっこいいと思う。
I think the way he lives is admirable.
かっこいい (also written as 格好いい) is a very common casual expression for praising appearance or style. It can describe:
- Physical attractiveness (especially men)
- Stylish items (cars, clothes, etc.)
- Admirable behavior or attitudes
Contrast:
- かっこいい: cool, stylish (general/masculine)
- かわいい: cute (general/feminine)
- かっこ悪い: uncool, embarrassing
Note: While historically more commonly used for men, かっこいい is increasingly used for women as well, especially for describing a "cool" aesthetic.