瀟しょう洒しゃ

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しゃ

Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

na-adjective, taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; neat

Describes a person, appearance, or atmosphere that is tastefully refined and uncluttered. Often used in literary or formal descriptions. Can also function as a たる adjective or adverb with と.

彼かの女じょの瀟しょう洒しゃな装よそおいに、皆みなが目めを奪うばわれた。
Everyone was captivated by her stylish outfit.
その店みせは瀟しょう洒しゃとした雰ふん囲い気きで、大人おとなの隠かくれ家がのようだ。
The shop has a refined atmosphere, like a hideaway for adults.

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Kanji

瀟pure, clean
洒wash, sprinkle
灑sprinkle, wash, free and easy

Related words

お洒落しゃれ
More casual and common for 'fashionable' or 'stylish' in everyday conversation. 瀟洒 is more literary and emphasizes refined simplicity.
上じょう品ひん
Means 'elegant' or 'refined' in a broader sense, often for behavior or speech. 瀟洒 is more about visual style and atmosphere.

Written forms

瀟しょう洒しゃUsage100%
Standard kanji spelling; used in news and literary contexts.
瀟しょう灑しゃ
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 灑 is a variant of 洒.

Etymology

The kanji 瀟 and 洒 both relate to water and cleansing, suggesting a washed, clean, and uncluttered appearance. The word likely entered Japanese from Chinese literary usage, where it described natural, unadorned elegance.