アーバン
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular), noun
urban; city-style
Often used before another noun in katakana compounds such as アーバンライフ or アーバンデザイン. It can sound more stylish, commercial, or design-oriented than plain 都市の.
Antonyms: ルーラル
She moved to Tokyo because she longed for an urban lifestyle.
I am studying urban design at university.
Usage patterns
- アーバンな〈物〉an urban, city-style (thing)
This apartment building is popular for its urban design.
- アーバン〈事〉urban- (used as a prefix in compound nouns like アーバンライフ)
She's enjoying urban life.