Translation guide
How to express that someone or something has style, is fashionable, or looks good in a sophisticated way.
She is stylish.
That's a stylish jacket.
Describing a person, outfit, or thing as stylish, chic, or fashionable in a general sense.
The most common and versatile word for 'stylish' or 'fashionable'. Can describe people, clothes, places, etc. Often used as a na-adjective or noun.
She is very stylish.
Means 'cool' or 'stylish' in a more casual, often masculine or edgy way. Used for people, clothes, cars, etc.
Loanword from English, often used for modern, sleek design or fashion. Slightly more formal or written than おしゃれ.
Traditional Japanese aesthetic meaning chic, refined, and understated elegance. Often used in cultural contexts.
Describing someone who has good taste in fashion or knows how to dress well.
Literally 'has good sense', used for someone with good taste in fashion, design, etc.
Describing someone who is dressed smartly or looks particularly good in their outfit.
Means 'looking sharp' or 'dressed to kill'. Often used when someone's outfit is perfectly put together.
He looks really sharp today.
Following current fashion trends.
Literally 'sensitive to trends', meaning someone who keeps up with fashion.
おしゃれ is a general term for stylish/fashionable and can be used for anyone or anything. かっこいい leans more towards 'cool' and is often used for men or things with a cool, edgy style. For women, かっこいい can imply a cool, handsome, or androgynous style.
She is stylish, but not necessarily cool.
Do not directly translate 'be stylish' as スタイリッシュである in casual conversation; it sounds stiff. Use おしゃれ or かっこいい instead.
This cafe has a stylish atmosphere.
That jacket is stylish/cool.
His attire is always stylish.
His way of wearing a kimono is stylish/chic.
She really has a good sense of style.
More specific: 'has fashion sense'.
He has a good fashion sense.
Means sophisticated, refined, or polished in appearance. Often used for someone who has become more stylish over time.
She's become more stylish lately.
She is very trend-conscious/stylish.
Loanword meaning trendy. Often used for places or things rather than people.
This area is very trendy/stylish.