1.
stylish; chic; fashionable; smart
Having a refined, elegant, or fashionable quality. Used to describe clothing, decor, restaurants, and overall aesthetic sense.
洒落たレストランに行った。
I went to a stylish restaurant.
彼女はいつも洒落た服を着ている。
She always wears fashionable clothes.
この街には洒落たカフェが多くて散歩が楽しい。
There are many chic cafes in this town, making walking around enjoyable.
2.
witty; clever; urbane
Having a sophisticated sense of humor or cleverness in expression. Describes remarks, behavior, or naming that show intelligence and taste.
洒落た名前のお店だね。
That's a clever name for a shop.
洒落た返しができる人は好かれる。
People who can make witty comebacks are well liked.
洒落たジョークで場を和ませた。
He lightened the mood with a witty joke.
USAGE:
洒落た is the past tense form of 洒落る, used as an adjective modifier. It is very commonly used to describe places, things, and people with good taste. Often written in hiragana as しゃれた or おしゃれ (the polite prefix form).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 洒落たお店 (a stylish shop)
- 洒落た雰囲気 (a chic atmosphere)
- 洒落た服装 (stylish attire)
- 洒落た言い回し (a witty turn of phrase)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- おしゃれ: fashionable, stylish (more casual, common form)
- スタイリッシュ: stylish (loanword)
- 粋: refined, tasteful (traditional Japanese aesthetics)