synonym Comparative
端麗
VS
きれいな
Differences Between "端麗" and "きれいな"
Option A
端麗
Meaning
beautiful, graceful, elegant, refined, handsome
Reading
たんれい (tanrei)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の端麗な顔立ちに多くの人が魅了された。
Many people were captivated by his graceful features.
Option B
きれいな
Meaning
beautiful, clean
Reading
きれいな (kireina)
Syllabus Level
A1
Practical Example
これはとてもきれいなですね。
This is very beautiful, clean, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(beautiful, graceful, elegant, refined, handsome)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 端麗: Describes a beauty that is refined, elegant, and often classical, implying dignity or sophistication. It is commonly used for people's appearance (especially faces), scenery, architecture, or artwork, emphasizing a harmonious and graceful quality. (洗練された、優雅で古典的な美しさを表現し、品格や洗練さを伴う場合が多い。人物の容姿（特に顔立ち）、風景、建築物、芸術作品などに用いられ、調和の取れた優美さを強調する。)
- きれいな: Essential structural term in CEFR A1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 端麗: Describes a beauty that is refined, elegant, and often classical, implying dignity or sophistication. It is commonly used for people's appearance (especially faces), scenery, architecture, or artwork, emphasizing a harmonious and graceful quality. (洗練された、優雅で古典的な美しさを表現し、品格や洗練さを伴う場合が多い。人物の容姿（特に顔立ち）、風景、建築物、芸術作品などに用いられ、調和の取れた優美さを強調する。)
- きれいな: Essential structural term in CEFR A1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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