奇抜(きばつ)

きばつ
na-adjective
outlandish; unconventional; eccentric
1. outlandish; unconventional; eccentric; strikingly original
Describes something that stands out dramatically from the norm in a surprising or unusual way. Can be positive (creative originality) or negative (bizarre excess) depending on context.
奇抜(きばつ)なデザインの服(ふく)。
Clothing with an outlandish design.
彼(かれ)の奇抜(きばつ)なアイデアに皆(みんな)驚(おどろ)いた。
Everyone was surprised by his unconventional idea.
奇抜(きばつ)な髪型(かみがた)で注目(ちゅうもく)を集(あつ)めるのが好(す)きらしい。
Apparently, he likes attracting attention with eccentric hairstyles.

The nuance depends on the speaker's attitude: when used approvingly, it means "strikingly original" or "boldly creative"; when used critically, it means "bizarre" or "outrageous." Often used for fashion, art, ideas, and designs.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 奇抜(きばつ)なデザイン: outlandish design
  • 奇抜(きばつ)なアイデア: unconventional idea
  • 奇抜(きばつ)な服装(ふくそう): eccentric clothing
  • 奇抜(きばつ)な発想(はっそう): unconventional thinking

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 斬新(ざんしん): novel, fresh — more clearly positive
  • 奇妙(きみょう): strange, peculiar — more negative, implies oddness
  • 独創的(どくそうてき): original, creative — purely positive
  • 突飛(とっぴ): outrageous, far-fetched — more negative
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