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

母は時々上品な仕草を見せる時があります。

Sometimes my mom reveals her elegant mannerisms.

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 using elegant language at a Mrs. contest.

カナエはいつも上品にナイフとフォークを使うように両親からキツく言われている。

Kanae’s parents have always been very strict in telling her to use a knife and fork elegantly.

Kanji Composition