Meaning

Primary

High

Alternatives

Noble, Refined

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You only hold someone in high esteem if they are really high, noble people. They have to be refined to be held so highly by you.

Reading

こうしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

高尚な趣味をお持ちなんですね。

You have such refined tastes.

Kanji Composition