“Chic” in Japanese
Short answer
Chic in Japanese is “粋” (sui). Full meaning: chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated; understanding, considerate, thoughtful, sensible; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts).
Other ways to say “Chic” in Japanese
シック
shikku chic, stylish, smart; piece of fabric sewn into the crotch of a garment to reinforce it, saddle
小粋
koiki stylish, smart, chic, tasteful, snappy, dapper
小洒落た
kojareta a little stylish, chic, trendy
オサレ
osare fashionable, stylish, chic
粹
iki chic, smart, stylish, tasteful, refined, sophisticated; understanding, considerate, thoughtful, sensible; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
瀟洒
shousha stylish, smart, elegant, chic, refined, trim, neat
乙
kinoto (the) second (party, rank, etc.), B (grade), the latter; stylish, chic, smart, witty, tasty; strange, quaint, queer
お洒落
oshare stylish, fashionable, trendy, chic, smartly dressed, careful about one's appearance; dressing (oneself) up, dressing smartly, dressing nicely, making oneself look attractive; fashionable dresser, smartly dressed person
小いき
koiki stylish, smart, chic, tasteful, snappy, dapper
ショウシャ
shousha stylish, smart, elegant, chic, refined, trim, neat
しょうしゃ
shousha stylish, smart, elegant, chic, refined, trim, neat
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