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A5 Noun, な-adjective

伊達(だて)elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style, affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, just for show

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    1. Noun, な-adjective

      1. 1.

        elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style

        Usually written using kana alone
      2. 2.

        affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show

        Usually written using kana alone

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    伊達 【だて】

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    • あの(わか)男性(だんせい)着物(きもの)伊達(だて)()こなしている。

      That young man wears a kimono with elegance.

      • 注目(ちゅうもく)()えて伊達(だて)をするのは(ぎゃく)にダサいと(おも)います。

        I think it's actually tacky to show off out of a hunger for attention.

        • あの伊達(だて)若者(わかもの)は、自分(じぶん)相当(そうとう)自信(じしん)があるようです。

          That dandy young man seems to have a lot of confidence.

          • 自分(じぶん)では伊達(だて)をしたつもりなのに、(だれ)にも()てもらえなかった。

            I intended to show off, but nobody noticed.

            • え?あのマイナーなバンドが()きなの?(きみ)音楽(おんがく)()かってる〜伊達(だて)だね!

              What? You like that obscure band? You really know your music—so stylish!

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