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1. \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044 (kakkoii)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis is the most standard and widely used term for “cool” in Japanese. It can describe a person, object or action that’s stylish or impressive.<\/p>\n
The word kakkoii<\/em> in Japanese is often used to describe something or someone as “cool” or “stylish.” Here are a few ways you can use it:<\/p>\n\n- \u305d\u306e\u30b8\u30e3\u30b1\u30c3\u30c8\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u306d\u3002 (Sono jaketto wa kakkoii desu ne.)<\/em> \u2014 That jacket is cool, isn’t it?<\/li>\n
- \u3042\u306e\u4eba\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002 (Ano hito wa kakkoii desu.)<\/em> \u2014 That person is cool.<\/li>\n
- \u5f7c\u306e\u30b9\u30b1\u30fc\u30c8\u306e\u4ed5\u8349\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3002 (Kare no suk\u0113to no shigusa wa kakkoii.)<\/em> \u2014 His skate moves are cool.<\/li>\n
- \u305d\u306e\u6620\u753b\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u30b7\u30fc\u30f3\u304c\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u3042\u308b\u3002 (Sono eiga wa kakkoii akushon sh\u012bn ga takusan aru.)<\/em> \u2014 That movie has a lot of cool action scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. \u3059\u3054\u3044 (sugoi)<\/em><\/h2>\nWhile primarily translated as “amazing” or “awesome,” sugoi<\/em> can also be used to convey a sense of something being cool or impressive.<\/p>\n3. \u30a4\u30b1\u3066\u308b (iketeru)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis is a colloquial expression often used among young people. It signifies something or someone being stylish, trendy or cool.<\/p>\n
4. \u30ab\u30c3\u30c1\u30e7\u3044\u3044 (kaccho ii)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis is an informal phrase, and is commonly used in casual conversations among friends.<\/p>\n
5. \u30af\u30fc\u30eb (kuuru)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis one might sound familiar! Borrowed from English, kuuru<\/em> is used in Japanese to describe someone who is cool in a calm, composed or sophisticated manner.<\/p>\n6. \u683c\u597d\u3064\u3051\u308b (kakko tsukeru)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis phrase is often used to describe someone acting cool or trying to be stylish, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation.<\/p>\n
7. \u6d12\u843d\u3066\u308b (shareteru)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis term refers to being stylish or sophisticated and can be used to express something as cool in a fashionable sense.<\/p>\n
8. \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 (yabai)<\/em><\/h2>\nOriginally meaning “dangerous,” yabai<\/em> is often used informally to convey excitement or awe, similar to saying something’s cool.<\/p>\n9. \u7d20\u6575 (suteki)<\/em><\/h2>\nWhile it directly translates to “lovely” or “charming,” suteki<\/em> is used to express admiration and can be applied to things or people that are cool in a positive sense.<\/p>\n10. \u30a4\u30b1\u30e1\u30f3 (ikemen)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis term specifically refers to a cool, handsome man. It’s often used to describe someone who isn’t just attractive but also has a cool demeanor.<\/p>\n
11. \u683c\u597d\u3064\u304f (kakkou tsuku)<\/em><\/h2>\nThis phrase is used to describe someone dressing well or looking stylish, giving them an overall cool appearance.<\/p>\n
12. \u30b9\u30b2\u30a7 (sugee)<\/em><\/h2>\nAn abbreviated form of sugoi, sugee<\/em> is used online and in text messages to convey excitement or awe, similar to saying something is cool.<\/p>\n13. \u30ab\u30e2\u30fc\u30f3 (kamoon)<\/em><\/h2>\nBorrowed from English, kamoon<\/em> is often used in a similar way to say “come on” or “cool.” It’s a very casual expression.<\/p>\n14. \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3048\u3048 (kakkoee)<\/em><\/h2>\nIn the Kansai region (including cities like Osaka and Kyoto), you’ll hear the regional dialect \u95a2\u897f\u5f01 (Kansai-ben)<\/em>. In this dialect, locals will use the word kakkoee<\/em> to mean “cool” or “good-looking.”<\/p>\n15. \u304b\u3063\u3061\u3087\u3048\u3048 (kaccho ii)<\/em> \/ \u30ab\u30c3\u30c1\u30e7\u3048\u3048 (kaccho yoi)<\/em><\/h2>\n\u5e83\u5cf6\u5f01 (Hiroshima-ben), used in Hiroshima and the surrounding areas, uses these variations of the standard kakkoii.<\/em><\/p>\n16. \u304b\u3063\u3061\u3087\u3044\u3044 (kaccho ii)<\/em> \/ \u30ab\u30c3\u30b3\u3064\u3051\u308b (kakko tsukeru)<\/em><\/h2>\nThese are the \u4e5d\u5dde\u5f01 (Kyushu-ben)<\/em> variations, which are used to convey a sense of something being cool or stylish.<\/p>\nCool Japanese Words<\/h2>\n
Want to learn some more cool Japanese words? Here’s a fun list of awesome words to get you started.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u308f\u3073\u3055\u3073<\/strong>\u00a0(Wabi-Sabi)<\/em> \u2014 Finding beauty in imperfection and appreciating the transient nature of things.<\/p>\n\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u306a\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Shoganai)<\/em> \u2014 It can’t be helped; accepting the things beyond your control.<\/p>\n\u751f\u304d\u7532\u6590<\/strong>\u00a0(Ikigai)<\/em> \u2014 A reason for being; the concept of finding joy and purpose in life.<\/p>\n\u7a4d\u3093\u8aad<\/strong>\u00a0(Tsundoku)<\/em> \u2014 Acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading them.<\/p>\n\u6728\u6f0f\u308c\u65e5<\/strong>\u00a0(Komorebi)<\/em> \u2014 The interplay of light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees.<\/p>\n\u304b\u308f\u3044\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Kawaii)<\/em> \u2014 Cute; charming; lovable.<\/p>\n\u5143\u6c17<\/strong>\u00a0(Genki)<\/em> \u2014 Healthy, lively, full of energy.<\/p>\n\u3082\u3063\u305f\u3044\u306a\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Mottainai)<\/em> \u2014 A sense of regret over waste; expressing the idea of “what a waste!”<\/p>\n\u7269\u306e\u54c0\u308c<\/strong>\u00a0(Mono no Aware)<\/em> \u2014 The bittersweetness of fleeting beauty; an awareness of the impermanence of things.<\/p>\n\u5e7d\u7384<\/strong>\u00a0(Y\u016bgen)<\/em> \u2014 A profound, mysterious sense of beauty; the subtle and deep awareness of the universe’s vastness.<\/p>\n\u6c88\u9ed9<\/strong>\u00a0(Chinmoku)<\/em> \u2014 Silence; quietness; a state of profound stillness.<\/p>\n\u82b1\u898b<\/strong>\u00a0(Hanami)<\/em> \u2014 The traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\u68ee\u6797\u6d74<\/strong>\u00a0(Shinrin-Yoku)<\/em> \u2014 Forest bathing; the practice of immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere for relaxation.<\/p>\n\u609f\u308a<\/strong>\u00a0(Satori)<\/em> \u2014 Sudden enlightenment; a moment of spiritual awakening.<\/p>\nTo see these words used in context, there’s the language learning program FluentU.<\/a><\/p>\nFluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<\/p>\r\n
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- \u305d\u306e\u30b8\u30e3\u30b1\u30c3\u30c8\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u306d\u3002 (Sono jaketto wa kakkoii desu ne.)<\/em> \u2014 That jacket is cool, isn’t it?<\/li>\n
- \u3042\u306e\u4eba\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002 (Ano hito wa kakkoii desu.)<\/em> \u2014 That person is cool.<\/li>\n
- \u5f7c\u306e\u30b9\u30b1\u30fc\u30c8\u306e\u4ed5\u8349\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3002 (Kare no suk\u0113to no shigusa wa kakkoii.)<\/em> \u2014 His skate moves are cool.<\/li>\n
- \u305d\u306e\u6620\u753b\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u30b7\u30fc\u30f3\u304c\u305f\u304f\u3055\u3093\u3042\u308b\u3002 (Sono eiga wa kakkoii akushon sh\u012bn ga takusan aru.)<\/em> \u2014 That movie has a lot of cool action scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. \u3059\u3054\u3044 (sugoi)<\/em><\/h2>\n
While primarily translated as “amazing” or “awesome,” sugoi<\/em> can also be used to convey a sense of something being cool or impressive.<\/p>\n
3. \u30a4\u30b1\u3066\u308b (iketeru)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This is a colloquial expression often used among young people. It signifies something or someone being stylish, trendy or cool.<\/p>\n
4. \u30ab\u30c3\u30c1\u30e7\u3044\u3044 (kaccho ii)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This is an informal phrase, and is commonly used in casual conversations among friends.<\/p>\n
5. \u30af\u30fc\u30eb (kuuru)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This one might sound familiar! Borrowed from English, kuuru<\/em> is used in Japanese to describe someone who is cool in a calm, composed or sophisticated manner.<\/p>\n
6. \u683c\u597d\u3064\u3051\u308b (kakko tsukeru)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This phrase is often used to describe someone acting cool or trying to be stylish, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation.<\/p>\n
7. \u6d12\u843d\u3066\u308b (shareteru)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This term refers to being stylish or sophisticated and can be used to express something as cool in a fashionable sense.<\/p>\n
8. \u30e4\u30d0\u3044 (yabai)<\/em><\/h2>\n
Originally meaning “dangerous,” yabai<\/em> is often used informally to convey excitement or awe, similar to saying something’s cool.<\/p>\n
9. \u7d20\u6575 (suteki)<\/em><\/h2>\n
While it directly translates to “lovely” or “charming,” suteki<\/em> is used to express admiration and can be applied to things or people that are cool in a positive sense.<\/p>\n
10. \u30a4\u30b1\u30e1\u30f3 (ikemen)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This term specifically refers to a cool, handsome man. It’s often used to describe someone who isn’t just attractive but also has a cool demeanor.<\/p>\n
11. \u683c\u597d\u3064\u304f (kakkou tsuku)<\/em><\/h2>\n
This phrase is used to describe someone dressing well or looking stylish, giving them an overall cool appearance.<\/p>\n
12. \u30b9\u30b2\u30a7 (sugee)<\/em><\/h2>\n
An abbreviated form of sugoi, sugee<\/em> is used online and in text messages to convey excitement or awe, similar to saying something is cool.<\/p>\n
13. \u30ab\u30e2\u30fc\u30f3 (kamoon)<\/em><\/h2>\n
Borrowed from English, kamoon<\/em> is often used in a similar way to say “come on” or “cool.” It’s a very casual expression.<\/p>\n
14. \u304b\u3063\u3053\u3048\u3048 (kakkoee)<\/em><\/h2>\n
In the Kansai region (including cities like Osaka and Kyoto), you’ll hear the regional dialect \u95a2\u897f\u5f01 (Kansai-ben)<\/em>. In this dialect, locals will use the word kakkoee<\/em> to mean “cool” or “good-looking.”<\/p>\n
15. \u304b\u3063\u3061\u3087\u3048\u3048 (kaccho ii)<\/em> \/ \u30ab\u30c3\u30c1\u30e7\u3048\u3048 (kaccho yoi)<\/em><\/h2>\n
\u5e83\u5cf6\u5f01 (Hiroshima-ben), used in Hiroshima and the surrounding areas, uses these variations of the standard kakkoii.<\/em><\/p>\n
16. \u304b\u3063\u3061\u3087\u3044\u3044 (kaccho ii)<\/em> \/ \u30ab\u30c3\u30b3\u3064\u3051\u308b (kakko tsukeru)<\/em><\/h2>\n
These are the \u4e5d\u5dde\u5f01 (Kyushu-ben)<\/em> variations, which are used to convey a sense of something being cool or stylish.<\/p>\n
Cool Japanese Words<\/h2>\n
Want to learn some more cool Japanese words? Here’s a fun list of awesome words to get you started.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u308f\u3073\u3055\u3073<\/strong>\u00a0(Wabi-Sabi)<\/em> \u2014 Finding beauty in imperfection and appreciating the transient nature of things.<\/p>\n
\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304c\u306a\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Shoganai)<\/em> \u2014 It can’t be helped; accepting the things beyond your control.<\/p>\n
\u751f\u304d\u7532\u6590<\/strong>\u00a0(Ikigai)<\/em> \u2014 A reason for being; the concept of finding joy and purpose in life.<\/p>\n
\u7a4d\u3093\u8aad<\/strong>\u00a0(Tsundoku)<\/em> \u2014 Acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading them.<\/p>\n
\u6728\u6f0f\u308c\u65e5<\/strong>\u00a0(Komorebi)<\/em> \u2014 The interplay of light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees.<\/p>\n
\u304b\u308f\u3044\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Kawaii)<\/em> \u2014 Cute; charming; lovable.<\/p>\n
\u5143\u6c17<\/strong>\u00a0(Genki)<\/em> \u2014 Healthy, lively, full of energy.<\/p>\n
\u3082\u3063\u305f\u3044\u306a\u3044<\/strong>\u00a0(Mottainai)<\/em> \u2014 A sense of regret over waste; expressing the idea of “what a waste!”<\/p>\n
\u7269\u306e\u54c0\u308c<\/strong>\u00a0(Mono no Aware)<\/em> \u2014 The bittersweetness of fleeting beauty; an awareness of the impermanence of things.<\/p>\n
\u5e7d\u7384<\/strong>\u00a0(Y\u016bgen)<\/em> \u2014 A profound, mysterious sense of beauty; the subtle and deep awareness of the universe’s vastness.<\/p>\n
\u6c88\u9ed9<\/strong>\u00a0(Chinmoku)<\/em> \u2014 Silence; quietness; a state of profound stillness.<\/p>\n
\u82b1\u898b<\/strong>\u00a0(Hanami)<\/em> \u2014 The traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n
\u68ee\u6797\u6d74<\/strong>\u00a0(Shinrin-Yoku)<\/em> \u2014 Forest bathing; the practice of immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere for relaxation.<\/p>\n
\u609f\u308a<\/strong>\u00a0(Satori)<\/em> \u2014 Sudden enlightenment; a moment of spiritual awakening.<\/p>\n
To see these words used in context, there’s the language learning program FluentU.<\/a><\/p>\n
FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n
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- \u3042\u306e\u4eba\u306f\u304b\u3063\u3053\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002 (Ano hito wa kakkoii desu.)<\/em> \u2014 That person is cool.<\/li>\n