サロン的てき

na-adjective

social; sociable; conversational

Describes an atmosphere, gathering, or person that is relaxed, cultured, and conducive to conversation, like a salon. Often implies a certain intellectual or artistic refinement.

• 彼かれの家いえはいつもサロン的てきな雰ふん囲い気きで、いろんな人ひとが集あつまる。

  His house always has a salon-like atmosphere, and all sorts of people gather there.

• サロン的てきな会かい話わを楽たのしむのが好すきだ。

  I enjoy salon-style conversation.

na-adjective

exclusive; cliquish; insider

Carries a slightly negative nuance of being limited to a select group, not open to everyone. Often used for communities or events that feel closed or elitist.

• あの研けん究きゅう会かいはサロン的てきで、新しん入いりが入はいりにくい。

  That study group is cliquish, making it hard for newcomers to join.

• サロン的てきな集あつまりには招しょう待たいされないと入はいれない。

  You can't get into an exclusive gathering unless you're invited.