カプリース
kapurīsu
The Japanese word for the English term caprice is カプリース (kapurīsu).
カプリース is used to denote an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.
Meaning: impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kapurīsu
Did you know?
- If you were to write this word using native Japanese roots, you would likely use 気まぐれ, where 'ki' refers to 'spirit' or 'energy'.
- The use of loanwords like カプリース often occurs in fashion or art contexts in Japan to sound more sophisticated or 'European' than the native equivalents.
- In professional settings, describing a boss's caprice as 気分屋 'kibun-ya' is considered a strong criticism. It implies a lack of stability and reliability in leadership.
Examples in context
- あの人は度々気ままな意地を見せる。That person often shows capriciousness.
Example conversation
Daito and Himari are talking about a sudden trip.
- 大翔 Hiroto明日から急に旅行に行くことにしたよ。Ashita kara kyū ni ryokō ni iku koto ni shita yo.I've decided to go on a trip suddenly starting tomorrow.
- 陽葵 Himariえっ、またカプリースで決めたの？E, mata kapurīsu de kimeta no?What, did you decide that on a caprice again?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、ただなんとなく行きたくなったんだ。Un, tada nantonaku ikitaku natta nda.Yeah, I just felt like going for no particular reason.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔は本当に計画性がないね。Daito wa hontō ni keikakusei ga nai ne.Daito, you really have no sense of planning.
