ゴージャスgoojasu
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- na-adjectivegorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
Conjugation
| Plain form | ゴージャス |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | ゴージャスです |
| Negative (dewa nai) | ゴージャスではない |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | ゴージャスではありません |
| Past (datta) | ゴージャスだった |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | ゴージャスではなかった |
| Te form (de) | ゴージャスで |
| Adverbial (ni) | ゴージャスに |
| Conditional (nara) | ゴージャスなら |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- SynonymデラックスNeutralNeutral. High-grade, deluxe quality, mostly for products and room types; 「ゴージャス」 puts more weight on the gorgeous, eye-catching look.
- Synonym華美かびWrittenWritten/formal prose. Gorgeous, showy, eye-catching; can describe dress or decor neutrally, as in 「華美な服装」, sometimes with a flashy feel; 「ゴージャス」 is mostly positive.
- Synonym華麗かれいNeutralNeutral. Beautiful and gorgeous, also used of skill, as in 「華麗な技」; 「ゴージャス」 leans more toward luxury.
- SynonymきらびやかNeutralNeutral. Dazzling, glittering gorgeousness, said mostly of clothing and decoration; 「ゴージャス」 stresses high-class luxury.
- Synonym華やかはなやかNeutralNeutral. Bright, colorful and lively, drawing the eye; also used of grand occasions. 「ゴージャス」 stresses luxury and expense.
- Related壮麗そうれいWrittenWritten/formal prose. Grandeur on a large scale, mostly for buildings and scenery; 「ゴージャス」 stresses luxury and can describe people or things.
- Antonym質素しっそNeutralAntonym. Simple and frugal, without extravagance — the opposite of the luxury of 「ゴージャス」.
- Antonym地味じみNeutralAntonym. Plain, subdued and low-key — the opposite of the gorgeousness of 「ゴージャス」.
For lavish, luxurious splendor use 「ゴージャス」 (or 「豪華」). Use 「華やか」 for bright, lively color, 「煌びやか」 for dazzling glitter, 「壮麗」 for grand, imposing scale; 「デラックス」 fits deluxe products, and 「質素」/「地味」 are the plain opposites.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


