Meaning of 立派 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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立派JLPT 5
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Kana Readingりっぱ
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Romajirippa
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; legal; legitimate
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Example Sentences
立派, りっぱ used in context
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ニワトリの赤く立派なトサカは性別や種類を見分けるときに役立っていると考えられている。
The cockerel's splendid red cockscomb is thought to play a part in determining gender and breed.
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省略は立派な表現技法の一つであり、多くの文法書でも紹介されています。
Omission is a perfectly good example of an expression technique, and is brought up in many grammar books.
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上司がいくら立派なことを言っても、部下は、見るところはちゃんと見ている。
However fine the words of the management, those working for them see what is to be seen.
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大丈夫、キミなら出来る！自分を信じて！キミはもう既に立派なスイマーなのよ！
It'll be fine, you can do it! Trust yourself! You are already a splendid swimmer!
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A good purpose makes hard work a pleasure.
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We commended him for his good work.
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Kanji found in this word
stand up, rise, set up, erect
On: リツ, リュウ, リットル
Kun: た.つ, -た.つ, た.ち-, た.てる, -た.てる, た.て-, たて-, -た.て, -だ.て, -だ.てる
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