Hey everyone, for today's quick little lesson I'd like to ask you if you know the difference between these two adjectives?
complicated 複雑 (ふくざつ)
This generally has a NEGATIVE kind of feeling. It means something is too complex, it isn't simple and so is a little annoying. When talking about machines or tools, it means it isn't easy to use OR that it has many small moving parts working together (like and old-style clock's gears).
My job's too complicated.
Our relationship's complicated.
The new photocopier at my office's complicated. It always takes me 10 minutes to
make a simple photocopy!
sophisticated 貴やか (あてやか), 粋 (いき; すい)
This generally has a POSITIVE feeling. It means something is advanced or worldly. When talking about machines it means that it is the latest technology, really high tech. The Japanese translations I found seem to be used to talk about people but sophisticated in English is a bit broader and can also be used to talk about things.
Our electric cars are extremely sophisticated.
He's a sophisticated man.
Any questions? Have a nice week!
Phil
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