端正(たんせい)

たんせい
na-adjective
handsome; refined; neat and well-proportioned
formaldescriptive
1. handsome; refined; well-proportioned
Describes facial features or appearance that are neat, symmetrical, and aesthetically pleasing. Conveys classical, clean-cut beauty rather than flashy attractiveness.
端正(たんせい)な顔立(かおだ)ちの男性(だんせい)だ。
He is a man with handsome, well-proportioned features.
彼女(かのじょ)は端正(たんせい)な容貌(ようぼう)で知(し)られている。
She is known for her refined beauty.
端正(たんせい)な文体(ぶんたい)で書(か)かれた小説(しょうせつ)を好(この)む。
I prefer novels written in a refined, polished style.

端正(たんせい) is a na-adjective that describes a clean, well-balanced beauty or orderliness. It is most often used for facial features but can also describe writing style or form.

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Usage

端正(たんせい) implies classical, symmetrical attractiveness — the type of beauty associated with balance and proportion rather than striking or dramatic looks. When used for writing, it means a clean, disciplined style without excess.

Related Words

Compare: 容姿端麗(ようしたんれい) (strikingly beautiful)
Compare: 端麗(たんれい) (handsome)
Homophone: 丹精(たんせい) (painstaking care)
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Added 2026.3.4 14:27 · Revised 2026.9.28 9:58
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