Japanese

いさぎよい
Meaning: gracious; manly; sportsmanlike; upright
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

潔
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Example sentences

He admitted his fault and apologized graciously.
彼は自分の間違いを潔く認めた
He gracefully admitted his mistake.
自分の過ちを認めて、彼は潔く頭を下げた。
Admitting his mistake, he gracefully bowed his head.

Usage Notes

Describes a person's attitude that is frank, admirable, and free from lingering regrets or cowardice.

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