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“elegant” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoエレガント (ereganto)

Pronunciation

Romajijōhin

Example

彼女の話し方は上品です。kano jo no hana shi kata wa jō hin de su

Her way of speaking is elegant.

Illustration for 上品 (elegant)

How to say “elegant” in Japanese

“Elegant” in Japanese is 上品 (jōhin).

Expresses an impression of elegance created by polished taste, good manners, and a lack of showiness.

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

Example sentences with 上品

この店では、手頃な価格で上品な雰囲気を楽しめます。ko no mise de wa te goro na ka kaku de jō hin na fun i ki o tano shi me ma su

At this shop, you can enjoy an elegant atmosphere at an affordable price.

Tips for using 上品

  • When 上品 (jōhin) describes a person's speech, it often suggests calm and considerate wording rather than a formal speaking style alone.

Other Japanese words for “elegant”

彼女の服装はエレガントです。kano jo no fuku sō wa e re ga n to de su

Her outfit is elegant.

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