Japanese

けだかい
Meaning: noble; sublime; high-minded
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

気
高
い

Example sentences

I was moved by her noble heart.
彼は地位や名声に執着せず、雲中白鶴のような気高い生き方を貫いている。
He does not cling to status or fame, maintaining a noble way of life like a white crane in the clouds.
彼女は、荊釵布裙の装いであっても、その内面の気高さは隠せなかった。
Even in her modest and frugal attire, she could not hide the nobility of her inner self.

Usage Notes

Describes someone or something that has a high-minded, dignified, or sublime quality that commands respect.

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