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派手 (はで) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
showy ; flashy ; gaudy ; loud
Describes appearance, decoration, or behavior that is conspicuously bright, colorful, or attention-grabbing. Often used for clothing, makeup, interiors, or events. Antonym: 地味 (じみ).
Antonyms: 地味
The store's sign stands out with its loud colors.
Written forms 派は 手で Usage 92%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency word.
ハデ Usage 6%
はで Usage 2%
Kana spelling is common in casual writing and when avoiding kanji.
Similar words 地じ 味み Antonym: 地味 means plain, sober, or understated, the opposite of 派手.
華はな やか Similar to 派手 but often has a positive nuance of elegance or splendor, while 派手 can imply gaudiness or excess.
Etymology The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 派 (faction, style) and 手 (hand, method) are used, but the word is likely a Japanese coinage rather than a classical Chinese borrowing.
