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イケてる (いけてる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

イケてる

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Meanings

1

expression, ichidan verb

cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy

slang

Slangy, casual expression meaning someone or something is attractive, trendy, or impressive. Often used among younger speakers.

あのバンド、めっちゃイケてるよね。
That band is really cool, isn't it?

今日きょうの服ふく、イケてるじゃん。

Your outfit today is stylish!

Similar words

かっこいい
More standard and widely used for 'cool' or 'good-looking', without the slangy nuance of イケてる.
おしゃれ
Focuses on fashion sense and being well-dressed, while イケてる can apply to a broader range of attractive or impressive things.

Etymology

Derived from the potential form of 行ける (いける, 'to be good' or 'to go well'), with the てる contraction of ている. The exact origin of the slang usage is uncertain, but it likely emerged in youth culture.