Japanese word

気品

Pronunciation

Romajikihin

Meaning

  • noundignity

Example

その紳士には気品があります。so no shin shi ni wa ki hin ga a ri ma su

That gentleman has dignity.

Illustration for 気品 (dignity)

More examples

その店の内装には気品が感じられます。so no mise no nai sō ni wa ki hin ga kan ji ra re ma su

The interior of the shop has an air of elegance.

Core concept

Refers to the quiet distinction conveyed by someone's character, conduct, or outward manner.

Common phrases

  • 気品があるki hin ga a ru

    have dignity

  • 気品を備えるki hin o sona e ru

    possess dignity

  • 気品を感じさせるki hin o kan ji sa se ru

    exude dignity

Similar words

品位hini: A dignified standard of character, behavior, or taste.
品格hinkaku: The moral quality and character that make a person worthy of respect.

Definition in Japanese

人の態度や振る舞いににじみ出る、気高く洗練された感じ。hito no tai do ya fu ru ma i ni ni ji mi de ru ke daka ku sen ren sa re ta kan ji

Word origin

The word is formed from 気 (ki, "spirit" or "air") and 品 (hin, "quality" or "class"), whose combination suggests a refined quality that can be sensed in a person.

Usage tips

  • In English, elegance often focuses on style or appearance, whereas 気品 (kihin) also includes the dignified impression created by a person's conduct.

Other meanings

  • elegancenoun

Opposites

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