小粋・小意気|こいきkoiki[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounstylish; smart; chic; tasteful; snappy; dapper
   彼女かのじょ、小粋こいきな服装ふくそうしてるよね。↗

   Her dress has an understated charm.
2. na-adjective, nounconceited; cheekyas 小意気すぎる

• SynonymおしゃれNeutralThe most common everyday word: dressing up stylishly or a shop with tasteful decor. 「小粋」 adds an understated, effortless chic of its own.
• SynonymシックNeutralLoanword for refined chic in subdued tones, often describing clothing color schemes. 「小粋」 has a lighter, cleverer charm.
• Synonym粋いきNeutralRefined in dress and manner, and also socially perceptive and tactful. Close to 「小粋」 in meaning, but 「小粋」 sounds lighter.
• SynonymスマートNeutralLoanword for smartly dressed, as in 「スマートな装い」; also slim, or deft in handling things. 「小粋」 stresses clever, understated taste.
• SynonymファッショナブルNeutralLoanword for keeping up with trends; it is about being in fashion and lacks 「小粋」's effortless, understated flair.
• Synonym瀟洒しょうしゃWrittenCrisp, clean-cut refinement; often describes buildings, as in 「瀟洒な洋館」. A word of written prose.
• SynonymスタイリッシュNeutralLoanword for sleek, modern-looking style, used mostly of design and appearance. 「小粋」 leans toward small-scale, cleverly tasteful charm.
• Synonym洒落たしゃれたNeutralTasteful and stylish, and also witty; as in 「洒落た店」. Very close in sense to 「小粋」.
• RelatedエレガントNeutralLoanword for graceful, dignified elegance. More stately and composed than 「小粋」.
• RelatedかっこいいCasualColloquial and broad: cool, good-looking. 「小粋」 is more understated and subtle, with a quieter, more reserved tone.
• RelatedモダンNeutralLoanword for modern and up-to-date, stressing the feel of the times. 「小粋」 is about tasteful, understated charm, old or new.
• Related今風いまふうNeutralPresent-day, current style; stresses being of the moment, and is not necessarily tasteful or refined.
• Related優雅ゆうがNeutralGraceful, composed bearing; stresses dignity and poise, without 「小粋」's light, playful touch.
• Related優美ゆうびWrittenWritten word for graceful beauty of form, often of curves or movements; soft and delicate rather than dashing.
• Related上品じょうひんNeutralRefined and well-mannered; stresses dignity and propriety, and is not necessarily stylish or dashing.
• RelatedエレガンスNeutralLoanword noun for elegance as a quality; often seen in brand names and fashion contexts.
• RelatedいなせNeutralEdo dialect for a dashing, gallant young man with a bold, chivalrous spirit; applies only to a narrow range of people.
• RelatedハイカラNeutralWestern-style smartness from the Meiji era; now carries a nostalgic flavor, as in 「ハイカラな建物」.
• Related格好の良いかっこうのいいNeutralGood-looking and smart in appearance; synonymous with 「かっこいい」 but slightly more formal.
• Related雅やかみやびやかWrittenCourtly, noble elegance with a classical flavor; a word of written, formal prose.
• Related雅びたみやびたWrittenClassical, courtly elegance; a written word used very rarely.
• Related端麗たんれいWrittenWell-formed, handsome looks and bearing; used mostly in the set phrase 「容姿端麗」.
• Antonym野暮やぼNeutralClueless about social graces and unfashionably rustic; the direct opposite of dashing, stylish 「小粋」.
• Antonym無粋ぶすいNeutralUsually written 「無粋」 or 「不粋」; often used to scold someone for being a killjoy, as in 「無粋なことを言う」.
• Antonym不意気ぶいきNeutralAlso written 「無粋」; means failing to read the mood and spoiling the fun, the opposite of 「粋」 and 「小粋」.

For everyday 'stylish' say 「おしゃれ」, for cool and good-looking 「かっこいい」. For understated, cleverly tasteful charm use 「小粋」 or 「粋」, as in 「小粋なカフェ」. For someone clueless or unfashionable, 「野暮」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 洗練せんれんされていて、上品じょうひんで素敵すてきな様子ようす。
2. 生意気なまいきで、調子ちょうしに乗のった様子ようす。