個性的(こせいてき)

こせいてき
na-adjective
unique; distinctive; individualistic
descriptive
1. unique; distinctive; individualistic; quirky
Having a strong personal character or style that stands out from others. Generally positive, suggesting someone or something is memorably different rather than merely odd.
個性的(こせいてき)なファッションだね。
That's a distinctive style of fashion.
彼(かれ)は個性的(こせいてき)な声(こえ)の持(も)ち主(ぬし)で、すぐに分(わ)かる。
He has such a distinctive voice that you can recognize him right away.
このギャラリーには個性的(こせいてき)な作品(さくひん)が多(おお)く、見(み)ていて飽(あ)きない。
This gallery has many distinctive works, so it never gets boring to look at.

Usage

個性的(こせいてき) is generally used as a compliment, praising uniqueness and originality. However, it can sometimes be used as a polite or indirect way to say something is unusual or eccentric, depending on tone and context.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 個性的(こせいてき): distinctive, unique (emphasizes personal character)
  • ユニーク: unique (loanword, often means interesting or one-of-a-kind)
  • 独特(どくとく): peculiar, distinctive (can be positive or neutral)
  • 変(か)わった: unusual, strange (more neutral or slightly negative)

Related Words

Compare: ユニーク (unique)
Compare: 独特(どくとく) (peculiar, distinctive)
Compare: 変(か)わった (unusual, strange)
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