English–Japanese

“beautiful” in Japanese

Japanese

Also綺麗 (kirei)

Pronunciation

Romajiutsukushii

Example

この花は美しいです。ko no hana wa utsuku shi i de su

This flower is beautiful.

Illustration for 美しい (beautiful)

How to say “beautiful” in Japanese

“Beautiful” in Japanese is 美しい (utsukushii).

Describes something whose form, condition, or character feels pleasing because it is finely balanced.

Full entry for 美しい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 美しい

彼女は美しい声で歌います。kano jo wa utsuku shi i koe de uta i ma su

She sings with a beautiful voice.

Tips for using 美しい

  • In everyday Japanese, 美しい (utsukushii) can describe not only scenery and objects but also voices, actions, and character, so it expresses admiration beyond appearance.

Other Japanese words for “beautiful”

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綺麗

kirei

na-adjectiveclean
na-adjectivebeautiful

部屋が綺麗です。heya ga ki rei de su

The room is clean.

Related English words

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