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non-prescription glasses; fashion glasses; fake glasses
Glasses worn purely for fashion or appearance rather than to correct vision. The lenses have no corrective power.
Composed of 伊達 (showing off, for appearance) + 眼鏡 (glasses). The word 伊達 here means 'for show' or 'for style,' from the same root as the expression 伊達じゃない ('not just for show'). Sometimes written in kana as だてめがね or だて眼鏡.
Common collocations
- 伊達眼鏡をかける — to wear fashion glasses
- 伊達眼鏡をはずす — to take off fashion glasses
- 度なしの眼鏡 — non-prescription glasses (alternative expression)
Cultural note
Fashion glasses are a popular accessory in Japan, commonly worn to create a more intellectual or stylish look. They are sold at variety shops and fashion stores alongside regular accessories.