華美

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 華美(かび) is a noun and な-adjective for an appearance or decoration that is excessively ornate.
• Basic usage: It modifies a noun in 華美な装飾 and turns the quality into a noun in 衣装の華美さ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Evaluation of ornamentation
  • Rather than simply meaning beautiful, it can judge something as conspicuous or overly elaborate.
• Linking forms
  • Use 華美な before a noun and 華美さ when naming the quality itself.