派手

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 派手 (はで) is a na-adjective describing something conspicuously colorful, showy, or flashy.
• Basic usage: It commonly describes visually striking clothing, decoration, or behavior.
  • 彼女は舞台で派手な衣装を着ていた。 — She wore a flashy costume onstage.
  • 派手に飾らず、白い花だけを置いた。 — We used only white flowers instead of decorating lavishly.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Attributive and adverbial forms
  • Use 派手な before a noun and 派手に to modify an action. Depending on context, it can praise vividness or criticize excessive showiness.