格式高い
かくしきたかい
i-adjective
prestigious; high-class; dignified
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 格式高い | 格式高くない |
| Past | 格式高かった | 格式高くなかった |
| て form | 格式高くて | 格式高くなくて |
| Adverbial | 格式高く | — |
| Conditional ば | 格式高ければ | 格式高くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 格式高かったら | 格式高くなかったら |
1.
prestigious; high-class; dignified; of high standing
Describes a place, institution, family, or tradition that has high social standing, a long history, and maintains formal standards.
Composed of 格式 (status, standing, formality) + 高い (high). Describes places and institutions that maintain traditional dignity and high social standing.
Common collocations
- 格式高い旅館: a prestigious inn
- 格式高い神社: a prestigious shrine
- 格式高い寺院: a prestigious temple
- 格式高いホテル: a high-class hotel
- 格式高い料亭: a prestigious traditional restaurant
Similar words
- 高級な: high-end, luxury — emphasizes quality and price rather than tradition and history
- 由緒正しい: having a distinguished history — focuses on historical pedigree
- 名門の: prestigious, distinguished — typically used for families, schools, and organizations with long reputations
Cultural note
In Japan, 格式 is an important concept for shrines, temples, ryokan, and traditional establishments. It implies not just luxury but adherence to traditions, proper etiquette, and a long-established reputation.
Related Words
Compare:
高級 (high-end, luxury)