English–Japanese
“admirable” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikenage
Example
その子は健気な子です。so no ko wa kenage na ko de su
That child is admirable.
How to say “admirable” in Japanese
“Admirable” in Japanese is 健気 (kenage).
Describes someone who keeps making a sincere effort through hardship, making that effort seem both brave and worthy of admiration.
Example sentences with 健気
子どもは、重い荷物を健気に運びました。ko do mo wa omo i ni motsu o kenage ni hako bi ma shi ta
The child bravely carried the heavy bag.
Tips for using 健気
- For English speakers, admirable often sounds more evaluative than 健気 (kenage), which commonly adds a tender sense of someone enduring difficulty without giving up.