(ごうか)

ごうかな
adjective-na
luxurious; gorgeous; splendid; lavish
1. luxurious; gorgeous; splendid; lavish
Impressively expensive-looking, elaborate, or extravagant. Describes things that are richly decorated, high-quality, or abundant in a way that conveys wealth and sophistication.
豪華(ごうか)なホテル。
A luxurious hotel.
豪華(ごうか)料理(りょうり)(なら)んでいる。
Lavish dishes are lined up.
誕生日(たんじょうび)豪華(ごうか)なプレゼントをもらった。
I received a gorgeous present for my birthday.
今年(ことし)忘年会(ぼうねんかい)豪華(ごうか)客船(きゃくせん)(ひら)かれることになった。
This year's end-of-year party will be held on a luxurious cruise ship.

A positive word conveying impressiveness and richness. Unlike 贅沢(ぜいたく) which can imply wastefulness, 豪華(ごうか) is purely appreciative and is often used in advertising and media to attract customers.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 豪華(ごうか)客船(きゃくせん): luxury cruise ship
  • 豪華(ごうか)食事(しょくじ): lavish meal
  • 豪華(ごうか)絢爛(けんらん): gorgeous and splendid
  • 豪華(ごうか)(かお)ぶれ: star-studded lineup
  • 豪華(ごうか)賞品(しょうひん): lavish prizes

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 贅沢(ぜいたく)な: extravagant — can imply excessive or wasteful spending
  • (はな)やかな: glamorous — emphasizes brightness and showiness
  • 立派(りっぱ)な: magnificent — emphasizes dignified impressiveness