Translation guide
Describes someone or something that is showy, colorful, and attracts attention. In Japanese, this can be expressed through words for flashy appearance, bold personality, or ornate style.
Describing clothes, decorations, or visual style that is bright, bold, and attention-grabbing.
The most common and versatile word for 'flashy' or 'showy'. Can be used for clothes, makeup, colors, or events. Often used in the phrase 派手な (はでな) before a noun.
She always wears flamboyant clothes.
That car has a flamboyant color, doesn't it?
An emphatic form of 派手, meaning 'gaudy' or 'loud'. Often has a slightly negative nuance of being overly flashy.
That tie is way too flamboyant.
Means 'gaudy' or 'garish', often used for overly bright or clashing colors and excessive decoration. Stronger negative nuance than 派手.
I don't like flamboyant makeup.
Means 'gorgeous', 'showy', or 'glamorous' in a positive, elegant sense. Often used for events, decorations, or a person's aura.
It was a flamboyant party.
Describing a person who is flamboyant in behavior, confident, and likes to stand out.
Can also describe a person's character as 'flashy' or 'showy'. Often used with 性格 (せいかく, personality).
He has a flamboyant personality and quickly became popular.
A noun meaning 'someone who likes to stand out' or 'attention-seeker'. Describes the flamboyant tendency directly.
Literally 'flashy-liking', describes a person who prefers flamboyant things or style.
Describing something intricately decorated, such as architecture, art, or prose style.
Means 'splendid', 'magnificent', or 'flamboyant' in a refined, artistic sense. Often used for performances, writing, or design.
His writing is flamboyant and captivates readers.
Means 'gorgeous' or 'brilliant', often used in the phrase 絢爛豪華 (けんらんごうか) for something dazzlingly ornate.
Describing dramatic, sweeping movements or theatrical behavior.
派手 (はで) is the most common word for 'flamboyant' and can be used for both appearance and personality, but it sometimes carries a slightly negative nuance of being gaudy or loud. 華やか (はなやか) is more positive and elegant, often used for glamorous events or refined beauty. Use 派手 for everyday flashiness, and 華やか for sophisticated showiness.
a flashy shirt vs a gorgeous dress
There is no single Japanese word that covers all nuances of 'flamboyant'. Translating directly as フランボヤント (furanboyanto) is not natural. Instead, choose the word that matches the specific aspect: flashy appearance (派手), bold personality (目立ちたがり), ornate design (華麗), or theatrical behavior (大げさ).
That kid is flamboyant and always does funny things.
彼女は派手好きだから、このドレスが気に入ると思う。
She likes flamboyant things, so I think she'll like this dress.
絢爛豪華な装飾が施された宮殿。
A palace with flamboyant decorations.
His apology was flamboyant and didn't feel sincere.