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A5 Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

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, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      1.

      elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Noun, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)

      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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