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
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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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