高貴|こうきkouki[1]atamadaka (head-high)

Common
Definitions
  1. na-adjective, nounnoble; high and noble; exalted
    彼女かのじょはまるで王女おうじょのように高貴こうきな顔立かおだちをしている。↗
    She looks as noble as if she were a princess.
  2. na-adjective, nounnoble (character); refined; dignified
  3. 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.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • 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).

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Japanese definitions
  1. 身分みぶんや地位ちいが高たかいこと。
  2. 値段ねだんが高たかく貴重きちょうなこと。
  3. 身分みぶんや地位ちいが高たかい。
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