立派|りっぱrippa[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjectivesplendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent; impressive
   私わたしたちの学校がっこうには立派りっぱな図書館としょかんがあります。↗

   We have a nice school library.
2. na-adjectivepraiseworthy; creditable; worthy
3. na-adjectivelegal; legitimate; lawful
4. na-adjectiveundeniable (e.g. crime); indisputable; solid

• Synonym見事みごとNeutralSays something was done brilliantly and draws admiration, as in 「見事な演技」; the focus is on superb skill or a splendid result.
• Synonym素敵すてきCasualColloquial. Describes beauty that appeals to the heart, as in 「素敵な服」; carries subjective fondness, mostly for looks and impressions.
• Synonym堂々どうどうNeutralDescribes an imposing air or confident, unashamed manner, as in 「堂々とした態度」; the focus is on force of presence.
• Synonym上等じょうとうNeutralMeans superior quality or high grade, as in 「上等な肉」; the focus is on grade and class.
• Synonym良好りょうこうWrittenWritten/formal. Says conditions or results are good, often in reports, as in 「経過良好」; a factual 'good' rather than praise of splendor.
• Synonym上々じょうじょうCasualColloquial. Says results turned out very well, as in 「出来は上々だ」; carries a tone of satisfaction.
• Synonym輝かしいかがやかしいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes brilliant achievements or prospects, as in 「輝かしい実績」; mostly for abstract accomplishments.
• Synonym華々しいはなばなしいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes a conspicuous, eye-catching entrance or activity, as in 「華々しいデビュー」.
• Synonym壮麗そうれいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes magnificent buildings or ceremonies, as in 「壮麗な宮殿」; the focus is on grand scale and beauty.
• SynonymきらびやかNeutralDescribes glittering, dazzling splendor, as in 「きらびやかな衣装」; about a shining, ornate look.
• SynonymかっこいいCasualColloquial and youthful. Says someone or something looks cool and stylish, as in 「かっこいい車」; about looks and bearing.
• Synonym豪華ごうかNeutralDescribes lavish, expensive splendor, as in 「豪華な料理」; the focus is on cost and luxury.
• Synonym華やかはなやかNeutralDescribes bright, colorful, eye-catching beauty, or a lively atmosphere, as in 「華やかなパーティー」.
• Synonym壮大そうだいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes vast scale, as in 「壮大な計画」; the focus is on sheer size and scope.
• Synonym華麗かれいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes gorgeous elegance, as in 「華麗な技」; mostly for performances and technique.
• Synonym秀逸しゅういつWrittenWritten/formal. Says a work stands out among its peers, as in 「秀逸な作品」; mostly in reviews and criticism.
• Synonym殊勝しゅしょうWrittenWritten/formal. Praises an admirable, touching spirit or attitude, as in 「殊勝な心がけ」; fits adults and children alike.
• SynonymグーCasualColloquial slang from English 'good'; means fine or pretty good, with a playful feel.
• Synonym素晴らしいすばらしいNeutralDescribes something amazing or wonderful, as in 「素晴らしい景色」; conveys a high degree of admiration.
• Synonym目覚ましいめざましいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes striking progress or development, as in 「目覚ましい成長」.
• SynonymいいCasualColloquial. The broadest, most everyday word for 'good'; 「立派」 specifically stresses fine scale or quality, or worthiness of respect.
• Synonym佳かWrittenWritten/formal. Means fine and excellent, but mostly appears in compounds like 「佳作」「佳境」.
• Synonym気高いけだかいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes noble character and an exalted air, as in 「気高い精神」; the focus is on character.
• Synonym秀麗しゅうれいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes graceful beauty of faces or mountain scenery, as in 「眉目秀麗」; the focus is on delicate loveliness.
• Synonym端麗たんれいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes neat, refined features, as in 「容姿端麗」; mostly for people's appearance.
• Synonym優ゆうWrittenWritten/formal. The top grade in school marking (「優・良・可」), below 「秀」 where that grade exists; also in compounds like 「優秀」. Not used to praise splendor.
• Synonym麗しいうるわしいWrittenWritten/formal, with an old-fashioned air. Describes moving beauty or warm human feeling, as in 「麗しい友情」.
• Synonym美麗びれいWrittenWritten/formal. Describes gorgeous, beautiful looks, as in 「美麗な装丁」; mostly for the appearance of objects.
• Related佳麗かれいWrittenWritten/formal. Means beautiful looks, or a beautiful woman; mostly literary.
• Antonym粗末そまつNeutralAntonym. Describes things as shoddily made and shabby-looking — the opposite of 「立派」.
• Antonym卑小ひしょうWrittenWritten/formal antonym. Means petty, lowly, and insignificant — the opposite of 「立派」.

Default to 「立派」 for splendid things worthy of praise. 「見事」 for brilliant skill or results, 「素敵」 for personal charm, 「素晴らしい」 for strong admiration, 「豪華」 for lavish luxury, 「華やか」 for colorful beauty, 「目覚ましい」 for remarkable progress, 「いい」 as the broadest 'good'. Opposites: 「粗末」 for shabby work, 「卑小」 for pettiness. In formal writing, 「良好」 suits states and results, 「輝かしい」 achievements, 「壮麗」/「壮大」 grand scale, 「端麗」/「秀麗」 looks, 「秀逸」 standout works, and 「優」 marks a top grade.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 品質ひんしつや品性ひんせいが非常ひじょうに優すぐれているさま。
2. 欠点けってんや不足ふそくしている所ところがないさま。疑うたがうことない、間違まちがいない、見事みごとに。