JLPT · Level 150
15 words
Japanese word
華々しい
Pronunciation
Romajihanabanashii
Meaning
- i-adjectivebrilliant
Example
彼は華々しい成功を収めました。kare wa hana bana shi i sei kō o osa me ma shi ta
He achieved brilliant success.
More examples
彼女は国際大会で華々しい活躍を見せました。kano jo wa koku sai tai kai de hana bana shi i katsu yaku o mi se ma shi ta
She gave a brilliant performance at the international competition.
Core concept
Describes something whose brilliance is so conspicuous that it draws public attention and admiration.
Common phrases
華々しい成功hana bana shi i sei kō
brilliant success
華々しい活躍hana bana shi i katsu yaku
brilliant performance
Similar words
輝かしいkagayakashii: Describes an achievement recognized for distinction, honor, and lasting excellence.
目覚ましいmezamashii: Describes a remarkable degree of progress, improvement, or accomplishment.
素晴らしいsubarashii: Describes something exceptionally good or admirable across a broad range of situations.
Definition in Japanese
華やかで目立ち、成功や活躍が広く知られるほどめざましいさま。hana ya ka de me da chi sei kō ya katsu yaku ga hiro ku shi ra re ru ho do me za ma shi i sa ma
Word origin
The form 華々しい (hanabanashii) uses repeated 華 (hana, "splendor") with the adjective-forming ending しい (shī, "having the quality of"), describing splendor that stands out.
Usage tips
- Unlike English brilliant, which can describe a highly intelligent person, 華々しい (hanabanashii) usually describes a conspicuous success, debut, or public achievement.
Other meanings
- spectaculari-adjective
- gloriousi-adjective
Opposites
- 地味jimiplainna-adjective
Related words
- 華々しさhanabanashisabrilliancenoun