光沢(こうたく)

こうたく
noun
luster; gloss; sheen
descriptive
1. luster; gloss; sheen; polish
A smooth, reflective shine on a surface. Used for materials like fabric, hair, metal, paper, and finished products.
光沢(こうたく)のある布(ぬの)。
A fabric with a sheen.
この革(かわ)は磨(みが)くと美(うつく)しい光沢(こうたく)が出(で)る。
This leather develops a beautiful luster when polished.
長年(ながねん)使(つか)い込(こ)まれた木(き)のテーブルは、深(ふか)い光沢(こうたく)を帯(お)びていた。
The wooden table, used for many years, had taken on a deep sheen.

Usage

光沢(こうたく) refers to a reflective quality on surfaces and is commonly used in product descriptions, material science, and everyday descriptions of polished or glossy items.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 艶(つや) is a more everyday word for gloss or sheen, often used for hair and skin
  • 光沢(こうたく) is more technical and formal, common in product descriptions and material contexts

Related Words

Compare: 艶(つや) (is a more everyday word for gloss…)
Compare: 輝(かがや)き (brilliance)
Compare: 鏡面(きょうめん) (mirror surface)
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