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かっこいい info.

Tips to remember the Japanese word "かっこいい":
– Imagine someone stylish saying "ka-kko" with emphasis while looking in the mirror, then they nod and say "ii" (sounds like "ee"), as in agreeing they look good.
– Break it down into its sounds: "ka" like 'car', "kko" like 'cocoa', and "ii" like the English letter 'E'.
– Visualize a "cool" kid riding a "car", saying "koko de ii" meaning "here is good".

Explanations:
– "かっこいい" is a popular Japanese adjective meaning "cool," "handsome," or "stylish." It's often used to describe someone who is fashionable or attractive.
– It can also refer to something that looks appealing or has a sleek appearance.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– イケメン (ikemen): Specifically used for describing handsome men.
– おしゃれ (oshare): Used more for stylish, fashionable, chic.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– In some slang contexts, かっこいい may extend beyond physical appearance, denoting someone who has a cool attitude or impressive skill.

Examples of sentences that use "かっこいい":
1. あの俳優は本当にかっこいいね。
– Ano haiyū wa hontō ni kakkoii ne.
– That actor is really cool/handsome, isn't he?

2. 新しい車、かっこいいね！
– Atarashii kuruma, kakkoii ne!
– Your new car is cool!

3. 彼のギタースキルはかっこいいよ。
– Kare no gitā sukiru wa kakkoii yo.
– His guitar skills are impressive/cool.

4. 彼女はファッションセンスがかっこいい。
– Kanojo wa fasshon sensu ga kakkoii.
– Her fashion sense is stylish/cool.

5. あの映画のアクションシーンはかっこよかった。
– Ano eiga no akushon shīn wa kakkoyokatta.
– The action scenes in that movie were awesome/cool.

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