高貴|こうきkouki[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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- na-adjective, nounnoble; high and noble; exalted
- na-adjective, nounnoble (character); refined; dignified
- na-adjective, nounprecious; expensive; valuable
Conjugation
| Plain form | 高貴(こうき) |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | 高貴です(こうきです) |
| Negative (dewa nai) | 高貴ではない(こうきではない) |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | 高貴ではありません(こうきではありません) |
| Past (datta) | 高貴だった(こうきだった) |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | 高貴ではなかった(こうきではなかった) |
| Te form (de) | 高貴で(こうきで) |
| Adverbial (ni) | 高貴に(こうきに) |
| Conditional (nara) | 高貴なら(こうきなら) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym尊いとうといNeutralFor things precious and worthy of respect, as in 「尊い命」; stresses value and reverence, while 「高貴」 stresses high rank or status.
- Synonym崇高すうこうWrittenWritten word for lofty, exalted things, as in 「崇高な理念」; stresses elevation of spirit or ideals rather than social standing.
- SynonymノーブルNeutralLoanword for noble, refined; describes a person's air or bearing and also appears in product descriptions, while 「高貴」 stresses high status more.
- Related気品きひんNeutralA noun for elegant refinement; centers on the graceful impression a person gives.
- RelatedやんごとないWrittenArchaic, literary term for exalted birth or rank, as in 「やんごとなき方」; carries a more classical flavor than 「高貴」.
- Related貴族的きぞくてきNeutralDescribes an elegant, aristocrat-like air; centers on bearing and refinement.
- Antonym低劣ていれつNeutralAntonym meaning inferior or vulgar; contrasts with 「高貴」 as high in character or quality.
- Antonym卑賎ひせんWrittenWritten antonym for lowly birth or base status; contrasts with 「高貴」 as high in social standing.
Use 「高貴」 for high birth or status, as in 「高貴な生まれ」. Pick 「尊い」 for precious, revered things, 「崇高」 for lofty ideals, 「気品」 for a refined air, 「止ん事無い」 for exalted rank. Antonyms: 「低劣」 (inferior), 「卑賎」 (lowly).
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


