立派
りっぱ
ripa
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 7 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

立派 (りっぱ (ripa)) means "splendid". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

splendid

Also : fine · handsome · elegant · imposing · prominent · impressive

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a tiny frog standing proudly on its head while juggling three giant bowling balls in mid-air. The sheer ridiculousness of that scene makes you say "splendid" (りっぱ) with laughter.

Example Sentences

この本は立派です。

このほんはりっぱです。

This book is splendid.

この本はとても立派です。

このほんはとてもりっぱです。

This book is very splendid.

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