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

Related Words

Synonym: 突飛(とっぴ) (far-fetched (more negative))

Compare: 斬新(ざんしん) (novel, fresh)

Compare: 奇妙(きみょう) (strange, peculiar)

Compare: 独創的(どくそうてき) (original, creative)

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