華麗(かれい)

かれい
na-adjective
splendid, gorgeous, magnificent
1. splendid, gorgeous, magnificent, resplendent
Describes something brilliantly beautiful, elaborate, and impressive. Often used for elegant, showy displays of beauty or skill.
華麗(かれい)なドレス
a gorgeous dress
華麗(かれい)な技(わざ)で観客(かんきゃく)を魅了(みりょう)した。
She captivated the audience with her brilliant technique.
宮殿(きゅうでん)の華麗(かれい)な装飾(そうしょく)に、訪問者(ほうもんしゃ)は息(いき)を呑(の)んだ。
Visitors gasped at the palace's magnificent decorations.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 華麗(かれい)な衣装(いしょう).

ADVERBIAL FORM: 華麗(かれい)に (splendidly, magnificently)

NUANCE: 華麗(かれい) suggests dazzling, elaborate beauty - something that impresses with its brilliance and splendor. It can describe physical beauty, artistic performance, or elegant actions.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 華麗(かれい)な衣装(いしょう)/ドレス (gorgeous costume/dress)
  • 華麗(かれい)な技(わざ) (brilliant technique)
  • 華麗(かれい)な装飾(そうしょく) (magnificent decoration)
  • 華麗(かれい)に変身(へんしん)する (to transform splendidly)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 豪華(ごうか) (luxurious, gorgeous)
  • 絢爛(けんらん) (gorgeous, brilliant)
  • 美(うつく)しい (beautiful - more common)
  • 質素(しっそ) (simple, plain - opposite)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:43
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