also: ハイカラー
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes a person, appearance, or thing that is modern and Western-influenced in a stylish way. Often carries a slightly retro or early-Showa flavor, but still understood today.
from English high collar
彼女はいつもハイカラな服を着ている。
She always wears stylish clothes.
あの店はハイカラな雰囲気で人気だ。
That shop is popular for its fashionable atmosphere.
na-adjective, noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Western-style hair; hair dressed in a Western style
Specifically refers to hair styled in a Western fashion, often associated with the early 20th century modernization period. Less common in modern conversation.
祖母の若い頃は、ハイカラな髪型が流行っていたそうだ。
I heard that when my grandmother was young, Western-style hairdos were in fashion.
noun or participle which takes 'suru'
dress in the latest Western fashion
Verbal use with する, meaning to dress oneself in up-to-date Western clothing. Somewhat dated but still encountered in historical or nostalgic contexts.
彼は当時、誰よりもハイカラしていた。
Back then, he dressed more fashionably than anyone.