都会的(とかいてき)な

とかいてきな
na-adjective
urban; metropolitan; sophisticated
descriptiveappearance
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(とかいてき)な街並(まちな)みが続(つづ)いている。
The urban cityscape stretches on.
駅前(えきまえ)は再開発(さいかいはつ)で都会的(とかいてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)に変(か)わった。
The area in front of the station changed to an urban atmosphere through redevelopment.
この地方都市(ちほうとし)も都会的(とかいてき)な生活(せいかつ)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(かれ)は都会的(とかいてき)なセンスがある。
He has a sophisticated sense of style.
都会的(とかいてき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)の女性(じょせい)がカフェに座(すわ)っていた。
A stylish, cosmopolitan woman was sitting in the café.
田舎育(いなかそだ)ちだが、都会的(とかいてき)な身(み)のこなしを身(み)につけた。
Although raised in the countryside, she acquired a sophisticated bearing.

A na-adjective formed from 都会(とかい) (city; urban area) + 的(てき). 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.

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Added 2026.4.28 20:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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