How to say "attractive" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- i-adjective (よい/いい)Covers the everyday visual sense of 'attractive': someone or something that looks good, stylish, or cool. Typical for describing a person's appearance, clothes, or a sleek design.
- 魅力的みりょくてきna-adjectiveThe broadest choice for 'attractive' in the sense of charming or fascinating — someone or something whose appeal draws you in, covering personality, plans, or looks.
- i-adjectiveNot about looks: 'attractive' here describes an offer, opportunity, or deal that is appealing or favorable. Rarely the word you want for attractive people; it is really 'tempting' or 'advantageous'.
Use 「かっこいい」 for people or things that look cool and stylish, 魅力的 for charm or fascination that draws people in, and 「おいしい」 for attractive offers or opportunities.
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Japanese equivalents
- かっこいいattractive
- 魅力的みりょくてきcharming
- アトラクティブattractive
- 格好の良いかっこうのいいattractive
- かっちょいいattractive
- 格好がいいかっこうがいいattractive
- 趣のあるおもむきのあるtasteful
- 味のあるあじのあるinteresting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.)
- おいしいattractive (offer, opportunity, etc.)
- 映えばえappealing (esp. on social media)
- おいちいattractive (offer, opportunity, etc.)
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