おしゃれ

Alternative writings: お洒落, 御洒落, オシャレ
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

Stylish or fashionable; describes someone careful about appearance and dressing in a trendy or chic way (usually written in kana).

Na-AdjectiveUsually Kana

Examples

彼女はいつもおしゃれで、どこへ行っても目立つ。

She's always stylish and stands out wherever she goes.

冬のコートはおしゃれで暖かいものを選びたい。

I want to choose a winter coat that's stylish and warm.

最近のおしゃれはシンプルなデザインが人気だ。

Lately, simple designs are popular in fashion.

2

As a noun or suru-verb, the act of dressing up or making oneself look attractive; paying attention to one's appearance.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

週末は友達と会うから、ちょっとおしゃれをして出かけるつもりだ。

I'm meeting friends this weekend, so I plan to dress up a bit.

彼はデートのためにおしゃれをして現れた。

He showed up dressed up for the date.

3

A person who is fashionable or well-dressed; a stylish dresser.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

あの人はいつもおしゃれで、街でよく見かけるファッショニスタだ。

That person is always fashionable — a frequented fashionista on the street.

彼女は職場で一番のおしゃれだと評判だ。

She's reputed to be the most stylish person at the workplace.