品位(ひんい)

ひんい
noun
dignity; grace; refinement
formaldescriptive
1. dignity; grace; refinement
An air of elegance, decorum, or noble bearing in a person's manner, appearance, or behavior. Suggests cultivated sophistication rather than mere politeness.
品位(ひんい)のある振(ふ)る舞(ま)いを心(こころ)がける。
I try to conduct myself with dignity.
あの人(ひと)は品位(ひんい)を落(お)とすようなことはしない。
That person would never do anything beneath their dignity.
政治家(せいじか)として品位(ひんい)を保(たも)つことが求(もと)められる。
Politicians are expected to maintain their dignity.

品位(ひんい) refers to dignity, grace, or refinement — the quality of appearing elegant and well-mannered.

Similar words

  • 品位(ひんい): outward dignity and elegance (how one appears)
  • 品格(ひんかく): dignity and character (inner moral standing)
  • 気品(きひん): refinement, grace (natural elegance)

品位(ひんい) focuses on the outward impression, while 品格(ひんかく) emphasizes deeper character.

Common collocations

Usage

Often used to describe the behavior expected of public figures, professionals, and people in positions of authority. Common in formal contexts and media commentary on conduct.

Related Words

Compare: 品格(ひんかく) (dignity and character)
Compare: 気品(きひん) (refinement, grace)
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Added 2026.3.23 21:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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