How to say chic in Japanese

JLPTN1
粋☆【いきiki・すいsui】 Inflection

adjectival noun / noun:

  • chic; smart; stylish; tasteful; refined; sophisticated; worldly (esp. in terms of being familiar with the red light district, geishas and actors) - いき is also written as 意気 Antonym: 野暮
  • considerate; understanding; sympathetic

noun / adjectival noun:

  • essence; the best; the cream ［すい］

Example Sentences

シックSHIKKUでde上品なjouhinna制服seifukuとto歴史rekishiあるaru静かなshizukana雰囲気fun'ikiがga特徴tokuchouのno女子高joshikouなのだnanodaとtoいうiu。
It's said to be a girls' high school characterised by its quiet and traditional feel and a chic, high-class uniform.

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