Japanese

こうけつ
Meaning: noble; high-principled; integrity
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, Noun

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Handwriting

高
潔

Example sentences

He is known as a man of noble character.
彼の高潔な人格に心服している。
I deeply admire his noble character.
彼はこの澆季の世において、稀に見る高潔な人物だ。
He is a person of rare integrity in these corrupt times.
彼は地位や名声に執着せず、許由巣父のような高潔な生き方を貫いている。
He does not cling to status or fame and lives a high-minded life like Kyoyusouho.
彼はまさに桂林一枝と言うべき高潔な人物だ。
He is truly a noble person who should be described as 'a single branch of the cinnamon forest'.
彼の高潔な人柄に触れ、周囲の者も頑廉懦立して自らを律するようになった。
After being exposed to his noble character, those around him were inspired to improve themselves and practice self-discipline.
彼の高潔な人柄は、正に瓊枝栴檀と呼ぶにふさわしい。
His noble character is truly worthy of being called 'keishi sendan'.
彼女の雪魄氷姿とも言うべき高潔な立ち振る舞いに、誰もが感銘を受けた。
Everyone was impressed by her noble demeanor, which could be called 'snowy soul and icy appearance.'
彼女は高潔に班女辞輦の態度を示した
She showed noble integrity in refusing improper favors.

Usage Notes

Describes a person of excellent character who is pure and not swayed by self-interest.

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