“Showy” in Japanese
Short answer
Showy in Japanese is “悪どい” (akudoi). Full meaning: gaudy, showy, garish, loud; crooked, vicious, wicked, nasty, unscrupulous, dishonest.
Other ways to say “Showy” in Japanese
派手
hade showy, loud, flashy, gaudy
派手やか
hadeyaka showy, flashy, flamboyant
ハデ
hade showy, loud, flashy, gaudy
はで
hade showy, loud, flashy, gaudy
麗々しい
reireishii ostentatious, gaudy, showy
けばけば
kebakeba gaudy, garish, showy
物々しい
monomonoshii strict (e.g. security), heavy (e.g. guard); showy, pretentious, ostentatious, overdone, exaggerated; impressive, imposing, pompous, stately, solemn
キンキラキン
kinkirakin gaudy, flashy, showy, glittery, sparkly, shiny
これ見よがし
koremiyogashi showy, ostentatious
華やか
hanayaka bright and beautiful, gorgeous, showy, brilliant, splendid, gay, colorful, flowery; prosperous, flourishing, thriving
晴れがましい
haregamashii grand, formal, ceremonial, showy, festive, cheerful; (feeling) awkward, self-conscious, embarrassed, uncomfortable
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