Japanese word

華麗

Pronunciation

Romajikarei

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesplendid

Example

彼の演技は華麗です。kare no en gi wa ka rei de su

His performance is splendid.

Illustration for 華麗 (splendid)

More examples

彼女は華麗に舞い、観客を魅了しました。kano jo wa ka rei ni ma i kan kyaku o mi ryō shi ma shi ta

She danced splendidly and captivated the audience.

Core concept

Describes beauty or brilliance that stands out through an impressive, refined appearance or performance.

Common phrases

  • 華麗な勝利ka rei na shō ri

    splendid victory

  • 華麗な装飾ka rei na sō shoku

    splendid decoration

Similar words

豪華gōka: Describes rich beauty or expense shown through abundant decoration, materials, or features.
華やかhanayaka: Describes beauty or brilliance that stands out through vivid color, lively display, or visual appeal.
優雅yūga: Describes a graceful quality marked by polished manners, movements, or appearance.
きらびやかkirabiyaka: Describes a glittering and ornate appearance created by abundant decoration or shining details.

Definition in Japanese

際立って美しく、華やかで立派なさま。kiwa da tte utsuku shi ku hana ya ka de rip pa na sa ma

Word origin

華麗 (karei) combines 華 (ka, "splendor") and 麗 (rei, "beauty"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for striking beauty or brilliance.

Usage tips

  • 華麗なる (karei naru) is a literary attributive form that often appears before nouns and can be translated as "grand" or "splendid" in titles and formal writing.

Other meanings

  • gorgeousna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 華麗さkareisasplendornoun

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