1.
urban; metropolitan; city-like
Having the characteristics of a city or large urban area. Used to describe places, lifestyles, or infrastructure associated with city living.
都会的な街並みが続いている。
The urban cityscape stretches on.
駅前は再開発で都会的な雰囲気に変わった。
The area in front of the station changed to an urban atmosphere through redevelopment.
この地方都市も都会的な生活ができるようになってきた。
Even this regional city has become a place where you can live an urban lifestyle.
2.
sophisticated; stylish; cosmopolitan
Having a polished, refined, or fashionable quality associated with city culture. Used to describe people's appearance, manners, or sensibilities.
彼は都会的なセンスがある。
He has a sophisticated sense of style.
都会的な雰囲気の女性がカフェに座っていた。
A stylish, cosmopolitan woman was sitting in the café.
田舎育ちだが、都会的な身のこなしを身につけた。
Although raised in the countryside, she acquired a sophisticated bearing.
A na-adjective formed from 都会 (city; urban area) + 的. Has two related senses: one describing the physical or lifestyle characteristics of city areas, and another describing the refined, fashionable sensibility associated with city people.
The second sense (sophisticated) is particularly common as a compliment when describing someone's appearance or manner, implying they are polished and worldly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 都会的な雰囲気: urban/sophisticated atmosphere
- 都会的なセンス: sophisticated taste
- 都会的な生活: urban lifestyle
- 都会的な街: urban-style town
- 都会的な暮らし: city living
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 洗練された: refined; polished — focuses purely on sophistication without the city connection
- おしゃれな: fashionable; stylish — more casual and broadly applicable
- 田舎っぽい: rustic; country-like — the opposite in nuance