ビジュアル
びじゅある
noun / na-adjective
visual; appearance, looks
1.
visual, visual element
A visual image, graphic, or visual element used in design, marketing, or media.
ビジュアルが良い。
The visuals are good. / He/she is good-looking.
この広告のビジュアルは印象的だ。
The visuals in this advertisement are striking.
新曲のビジュアルが公開された。
The visual (promotional image) for the new song was released.
ビジュアル系のバンドが好きだ。
I like visual kei bands.
2.
appearance, looks
A person's physical appearance or the visual presentation of something. Often used to praise someone's attractiveness.
ビジュアルが良い。
The visuals are good. / He/she is good-looking.
あのアイドルはビジュアルが抜群だ。
That idol has outstanding looks.
味だけでなくビジュアルにもこだわった料理だ。
This dish is crafted with attention not only to taste but also to visual presentation.
ビジュアル系のバンドが好きだ。
I like visual kei bands.
USAGE:
ビジュアル is often used as a noun meaning 'appearance' or 'looks,' especially when talking about people in entertainment. Saying someone's ビジュアルが良い is a common way to compliment their appearance.
VISUAL KEI:
ビジュアル系 (visual kei) is a Japanese music movement characterized by elaborate costumes, makeup, and hairstyles. Bands like X JAPAN and Dir en grey are well-known examples.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ビジュアルが良い: good-looking, visually appealing
- ビジュアル系: visual kei (music genre)
- ビジュアルにこだわる: to be particular about visual presentation
- キービジュアル: key visual (main promotional image)