かっこいいもの
kakkoii mono
The phrase "cool things" in Japanese is かっこいいもの (kakkoii mono).
Use かっこいいもの when you are referring to physical, tangible objects that are cool or good-looking.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between physical objects and abstract concepts. Use かっこいいもの for physical objects, but if you are referring to "cool things" in the sense of cool actions, ideas or events, use かっこいいこと (kakkoii koto) instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the adjective かっこいい (kakkoii) directly precedes the noun もの (mono) to modify it without the need for an intervening particle.
How do you pronounce it?
kakkoii mono
Did you know?
- The word かっこいい comes from 格好 (kakkō), meaning 'shape' or 'appearance', and いい (ii), meaning 'good'. Literally, saying something is cool is saying it has a 'good shape'.
- Japanese has a concept called 粋 (iki), a traditional type of 'cool' that blends urban sophistication with a refined, understated elegance specifically associated with Edo-period Tokyo.
- While かっこいい is common, people often use the slang term イケてる (iketeru) to describe 'cool things'. This comes from the verb 'to be alive' or 'to be fresh'.
Examples in context
- 彼はかっこいいものをたくさん持っています。Kare wa kakkoii mono o takusan motte imasu.He has many cool things.
- かっこいいものを探しています。Kakkoii mono o sagashite imasu.I am looking for cool things.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are browsing at a stationery store.
- 蓮 Renこの店にはかっこいいものがたくさんあるね。kono mise ni wa kakkoii mono ga takusan aru ne.This shop has a lot of cool things, doesn't it?
- 陽葵 Himari本当だね。このペンがすごくいいよ。hontou da ne. kono pen ga sugoku ii yo.You're right. This pen is really great.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵はかっこいいものが好きなんだね。himari wa kakkoii mono ga suki nan da ne.Himari, you really like cool things.
- 陽葵 Himariうん、こういうデザインが好きなの。un, kou iu dezain ga suki na no.Yeah, I love this kind of design.
