派手（はで）
JLPT N4 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: odaka (tail-high) — high to the end, drops on a following particle (accent on mora 2)
Meaning: flashy / showy
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 派手で | はでで |
| ta-form (past) | 派手だった | はでだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 派手ではない | はでではない |
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Example sentences
- 派手な服はあまり好きではない。 — I don't really like flashy clothes.
- 彼女は派手な色が好きだ。 — She likes bright, flashy colors.
Antonyms
- 地味 (じみ) — plain / subdued
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