affectation; showiness; pretension
Describes a person or thing that is overly decorated, showy, or putting on airs. Often used in negative contexts to criticize lack of simplicity or genuineness.
See also: 飾り気
She is completely unaffected and very natural.
This room is unpretentious and relaxing.
Standard kanji spelling; the suffix っ気 is commonly written with this kanji.
Kana spelling of the suffix; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 飾り (decoration) + っ気 (suffix indicating a tendency or quality). The suffix っ気 derives from 気 (spirit, mood), and the geminated form adds a colloquial, often slightly negative nuance.