Japanese word

厳か

Pronunciation

Romajiogosoka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesolemn

Example

式の雰囲気は厳かです。shiki no fun i ki wa ogoso ka de su

The atmosphere of the ceremony is solemn.

Illustration for 厳か (solemn)

More examples

教会の結婚式は厳かに始まります。kyō kai no kek kon shiki wa ogoso ka ni haji ma ri ma su

The wedding ceremony at the church begins solemnly.

Core concept

Expresses a formal seriousness that makes an occasion feel dignified and worthy of respect.

Common phrases

  • 厳かな雰囲気ogoso ka na fun i ki

    solemn atmosphere

  • 厳かな式ogoso ka na shiki

    solemn ceremony

  • 厳かに行うogoso ka ni okona u

    conduct solemnly

  • 厳かに始まるogoso ka ni haji ma ru

    begin solemnly

Similar words

厳粛genshuku: Marked by serious formality and dignity during an important ceremony or proceeding.
荘重sōchō: Having a dignified and solemn quality in manner, tone, or style.
荘厳sōgon: Having an impressive grandeur that gives a place or occasion a majestic tone.

Definition in Japanese

雰囲気や態度が落ち着いて重々しく、威厳のあるさま。fun i ki ya tai do ga o chi tsu i te omo omo shi ku i gen no a ru sa ma

Word origin

厳か (ogosoka) is a native Japanese word derived from the classical adjective おごそかなり (ogosokanari), which described a solemn or dignified state.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 厳か (ogosoka) often modifies the atmosphere or proceedings of a ceremony, so it describes the tone of the event rather than the private feelings of its participants.

Other meanings

  • dignifiedna-adjective
  • gravena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 厳かさogosokasasolemnitynoun

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