Japanese

じょうひん
Meaning: elegant; refined; sophisticated; polished
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, Noun

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Handwriting

上
品

Example sentences

She is always wearing elegant clothes.
社長夫人はとても上品な方です。
The president's wife is a very elegant person.
あの上品なお方はどなたですか。
Who is that elegant person?
この着物の色合いはとても上品だ。
The coloring of this kimono is very elegant.
彼女はまるで中世の貴婦人のような、上品な立ち振る舞いをしている。
She has an elegant demeanor, just like a medieval noblewoman.
彼女の仕種はとても上品だ。
Her gestures are very elegant.
彼女は見目形が整っており、立ち振る舞いも上品だ。
She has balanced features and her behavior is elegant.

Usage Notes

Used to describe people, manners, or items that show high quality and good taste.

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