上品

This is the 1372nd most frequent Japanese word.

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上品

Refined; elegant; classy.


In this sentence, "上品" is used as an adjective to describe someone's demeanor as elegant or refined.

彼女の振る舞いは非常に上品です。

Her behavior is very refined.


Here, "上品" is used to characterize an object, emphasizing its stylish and graceful design.

この食器セットはとても上品なデザインですね。

This dinnerware set has an elegant design, doesn't it?


In this example, "上品" is used negatively, indicating that someone's speech lacked refinement or was not sophisticated.

彼は言葉遣いが上品ではありませんでした。

His choice of words was not refined.