Meaning

Primary

Elegant

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Remember how 下品 is "crude" and "vulgar" - this is obviously the opposite. This is elegant.

Reading

じょうひん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

とても上品な味です。

It has a very elegant taste.

カナエはいつも上品にナイフとフォークを使う。

Kanae always uses a fork and knife elegantly.

私の友達はミセスコンテストで上品な言葉づかいでスピーチした。

My friend gave a speech with elegant language at a Mrs. contest.

Kanji Composition