Japanese word

豪華

Pronunciation

Romajigōka

Meaning

  • na-adjectivefancy

Example

この部屋は豪華です。ko no heya wa gō ka de su

This room is fancy.

Illustration for 豪華 (fancy)

More examples

結婚式の会場はとても豪華な雰囲気です。kek kon shiki no kai jō wa to te mo gō ka na fun i ki de su

The wedding venue has a very fancy atmosphere.

Core concept

Describes something that stands out through rich decoration, quality, or abundance, often suggesting a luxurious setting.

Common phrases

  • 豪華なホテルgō ka na ho te ru

    a fancy hotel

  • 豪華な料理gō ka na ryō ri

    fancy food

  • 豪華に飾るgō ka ni kaza ru

    decorate lavishly

Similar words

贅沢zeitaku: Describes more expense, comfort, or abundance than is necessary for ordinary use.
華やかhanayaka: Describes a bright and attractive appearance created by color, decoration, or lively details.
豪勢gōsei: Describes a large, rich, and impressive arrangement, meal, or event.

Definition in Japanese

品物や場所などが華やかで、ぜいたくに作られているさま。shina mono ya ba sho na do ga hana ya ka de ze i ta ku ni tsuku ra re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 豪華 (gōka, "splendor") combines 豪 (gō, "powerful") and 華 (ka, "splendor"), giving the sense of imposing beauty.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 豪華な食事 (gōka na shokuji) describes a meal that looks abundant and special, not merely one with a high price.

Other meanings

  • luxuriousna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 豪華さgōkasaluxurynoun

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