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showy in Japanese

showy in Japanese is けばけばしい, 派手 — showy means flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.

showy in Japanese

けばけばしい
adj
Pronounced: kebakebashii
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
派手
adj
Pronounced: hade
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).

What does "showy" mean?

  1. adj Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.
    "He pulled up in a showy red sports car."

showy in a sentence

  • He pulled up in a showy red sports car.
  • Her showy jewelry drew stares across the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "showy" in Japanese?

"showy" in Japanese is けばけばしい, 派手. showy means: Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.

How do you pronounce けばけばしい?

"showy" in Japanese is けばけばしい, pronounced "kebakebashii".

How do you use "showy" in a sentence?

Example: "He pulled up in a showy red sports car." In Japanese, "showy" is けばけばしい, 派手.

Are there other ways to say "showy" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "showy": けばけばしい, 派手.

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