How to say "artistic" in Japanese
- 芸術的げいじゅつてきna-adjectiveThe common, default choice for the general sense of artistic: describing works, performances, or a person's sensibility as having artistic quality or value. When unsure which word fits, this is usually it.
- na-adjectiveThe loanword from English, less common than 芸術的. It appears most often in fashion, design, and creative fields, suggesting a stylish, artistic look or sensibility.
- 美術的びじゅつてきna-adjectiveA less common, narrower term: artistic in the sense of relating to the fine arts, such as painting and sculpture. For artistic quality in general, 芸術的 is the word you want.
Use 芸術的 as the default for artistic quality or sensibility; 「アーティスティック」 is a less common loanword for a stylish, creative feel; 美術的 is narrower, tied to the fine arts such as painting and sculpture.
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