(ゆうが)

ゆうが
na-adjective
elegant, graceful, refined
1. elegant, graceful, refined
Having a quality of beauty, grace, and sophistication in manner, appearance, or lifestyle.
優雅(ゆうが)()らし。
An elegant lifestyle.
バレリーナが優雅(ゆうが)(おど)っている。
The ballerina is dancing gracefully.
休日(きゅうじつ)優雅(ゆうが)なアフタヌーンティーを(たの)しんだ。
I enjoyed an elegant afternoon tea on my day off.

Describes a refined, unhurried quality that conveys luxury and taste. Often used to describe lifestyles, manners, movements, and experiences that have an air of sophistication.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 優雅(ゆうが)生活(せいかつ) (elegant life)
  • 優雅(ゆうが)()ごす (spend time elegantly)
  • 優雅(ゆうが)(うご)き (graceful movement)
  • 優雅(ゆうが)雰囲気(ふんいき) (elegant atmosphere)