Japanese

ゆうが
Meaning: elegant; graceful; refined
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

優
雅

Example sentences

She played the piano elegantly.
その婦人は優雅に微笑んだ。
The lady smiled elegantly.
彼女の優雅な舞に、観客は皆見とれてしまった。
The audience was all captivated by her elegant dance.
大空を優雅に飛ぶ、鳥の飛翔に見とれてしまった。
I was fascinated by the bird's graceful flight through the vast sky.
城主の奥方が、優雅な姿で客の前に現れた。
The lord's wife appeared before the guests with grace.
彼女の優雅な身のこなしに見とれてしまった。
I was fascinated by her graceful movements.
彼女の優雅な立ち居振る舞いは、周囲の人々を魅了した。
Her elegant movements charmed those around her.
彼の立ち振る舞いは優雅で、好印象を与える。
His behavior is elegant and gives a good impression.
彼女の挙措は常に優雅だ。
Her demeanor is always graceful.
地中海を巡る豪華なクルーズ客船で、優雅なひとときを過ごした。
I had an elegant time on a luxury cruise ship traveling around the Mediterranean.

Usage Notes

Describes appearance, behavior, or lifestyle that is refined and high-class.

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