Flamboyance
Chic, Stylishness
noun, な adjective
What does Italy attain like no other? Flamboyance! They redefine chic and stylishness, dazzling everyone with their unabashed display.
This word isn’t just about fashion; it's also for flamboyant, attention-grabbing actions. While it's an old-fashioned word, you still find it in phrases like 伊達眼鏡 (fashion glasses) or 伊達に〜はしていない (not doing something for show).
The readings for both kanji are ones you haven't seen before. So here's a mnemonic to help you remember:
So how does Italy attain its flamboyance? Because it embodies Dante’s (だて) bold essence—vibrant, captivating, and chic in every way. In Italy, Dante's influence is a living testament to flamboyant elegance.
伊達眼鏡
fashion glasses, non-prescription glasses
伊達巻き
sweet egg and whitefish omelet roll, kimono under-sash
伊達巻きはおせち料理の中で私が好きなものの一つです。
Of all the food served during the Japanese New Year, datemaki is one of my favorites.
え、それって伊達眼鏡だったんですか？てっきり度が入ってるんだと思ってました。
Oh, so those were just fashion glasses? I had always assumed they had prescription lenses in them.
あはは、伊達に日本で生活はしてないですよ。これくらいの日本語なら任せてください。
Haha, I haven't been living in Japan just for show. If it's Japanese at this level, you can leave it to me.