Japanese

りっぱ
Meaning: splendid; fine; respectable
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

立
派

Example sentences

He is already a fine adult.
庭には立派な松の木が植えられている。
A fine pine tree is planted in the garden.
寺の境内に、立派な堂が建っている。
A magnificent hall stands within the temple grounds.
彼は祖父のように立派な軍人になりたいと思っている。
He wants to become a fine soldier like his grandfather.
祖父は立派な白い髭を蓄えている。
My grandfather has a fine white beard.
祖父はいつも立派な外套を着て外出した。
My grandfather always went out wearing a fine overcoat.
武士は戦に備えて、立派な兜を準備した。
The samurai prepared a splendid helmet in preparation for battle.
彼の着物には立派な紋が入っている。
His kimono has a splendid crest on it.
彼は戦争で孤児になったが、立派に成長した。
He became an orphan in the war but grew up splendidly.
彼はリーダーとしての責務を立派に果たした。
He fulfilled his duties as a leader splendidly.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that is excellent, grand, or socially respectable.

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