“Sophistication” in Japanese
Short answer
ソフィスティケート
sofisutikeeto
Sophistication in Japanese is “ソフィスティケート” (sofisutikeeto). Full meaning: sophistication (trans: sophisticate).
Other ways to say “Sophistication” in Japanese
ソフィスティケーション
sofisutikeeshon sophistication
伊達
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
粋作り
ikizukuri stylishness (esp. of a woman working at a nightclub, etc.), sophistication, refinement, class, style
ダテ
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
だて
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
垢抜け
akanuke refinement, style, sophistication
教養
kyouyou (understanding or appreciation of) culture, (one's) education, cultivation, sophistication, refinement
捻り
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
ヒネリ
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
ひねり
hineri twist, spin; ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste; monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
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