How to say "matt" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- na-adjectiveA loanword covering matt as a finish or colour, as in matt paint; less common overall, and it can also mean a physical mat, so context must make the intended sense clear.
- 無光沢むこうたくno-adjectiveLiterally 'without lustre', this describes matt as an appearance — a surface with no shine or gloss. It is a less common way to say matt, used when describing the dull look of a surface.
Use 「マット」 for matt as a finish or colour, remembering it can also mean a physical mat; 無光沢, literally 'without lustre', describes the same matt appearance as an absence of shine.
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