Meaning

Primary

High Class

Alternatives

Splendid, Admirable

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The sect that stands the highest are those who are high class, splendid, and fine. 立派だ!

Reading

りっぱ
  • 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. The りつ shortens to りっ though, so keep an eye on that you splendid frood you. Oh and changes to too. Because rendaku and all that.

Context

Context Sentences

あの会社、うわべだけは立派だよね。

That company is only admirable on the surface.

お前も立派な映画評論家になったもんだなぁ。

You've become such a splendid movie critic.

私の猫は立派な髯を生やしているので、「ヒゲ」と名付けました。

My cat grew very handsome whiskers, so I named him Hige.

Kanji Composition