ヒップスター
Hippusutā[çip̚pɯ̟sɨta̠ː]
The Japanese word for hipster is ヒップスター (Hippusutā).
The term refers to a person who is interested in the latest trends.
Meaning: person interested in the latest trends (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Hippusutā.
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'hipster' is sometimes conflated with こだわり 'kodawari', a word for a relentless pursuit of perfection or a stubborn obsession with a specific detail, such as the exact temperature of coffee.
- In Japan, a 'hipster' aesthetic is often linked to 古着 'furugi' or vintage clothing. This has created a massive industry of curated second-hand shops in districts like Shimokitazawa that define the local version of the 'hipster' look.
- Because ヒップスター is a relatively new import, older generations of Japanese speakers may confuse it with words related to the 'hip' anatomy rather than the fashion subculture.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Himi and Ren are looking at a trendy cafe.
- 陽葵 Himariここ、すごくヒップスターな雰囲気だね。koko, sugoku hippusutaa na funiki da ne.This place has such a hipster vibe.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。こだわりが強そうな店だね。hontou da. kodawari ga tsuyosou na mise da ne.True. It looks like a place with a very specific style.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮もヒップスターになりたい？ren mo hippusutaa ni naritai?Do you want to be a hipster too, Ren?
- 蓮 Renいや、僕は普通の服でいいよ。iya, boku wa futsuu no fuku de ii yo.No, I'm fine with normal clothes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hipster” translations and entries ヒップスター, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
