How to say "with-it" in Japanese

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  • i-adjective (よい/いい)Covers the cool, good-looking side of 'with-it': someone or something that looks stylish and attractive. The common word, usually written in kana alone; a natural pick when complimenting a person's appearance.
    彼かれ、スラッとしてて、格好かっこういいじゃない。↗
    Isn't he gorgeous? - So tall and smart-looking.
  • na-adjectiveThe closest match for the trendy, fashionable sense of 'with-it', describing a hip, stylish person or thing. Slang and less common, so it fits casual conversation better than neutral writing.
  • カッチョ良いかっちょいい
    i-adjective (よい/いい)Covers the same cool, attractive sense as かっこいい but is slang and less common; for 'with-it' it is seldom the word you want, being really just a casual way to say かっこいい.

For the fashionable, hip sense of "with-it", 「オシャンティー」 is the closest match; 「かっこいい」 and its slangier counterpart 「カッチョ良い」 cover the cool, good-looking sense, with 「かっこいい」 the common everyday choice.

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