Illustration: On the stage of a neighborhood cultural hall, a Japanese classical dancer opens both arms in an expansive turn. Her richly patterned kimono sleeves spread in graceful curves, revealing layered fabric, intricate woven flowers, and an elaborate obi.

JLPT N1na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

華か麗れい

karei

splendid, gorgeous

Example sentences

  1. 女王じょおうは華麗かれいな銀色ぎんいろのドレスを着きていた。

    The queen was wearing a magnificent silver dress.

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  2. 華麗かれいな装飾彫刻そうしょくちょうこくと彩色さいしきを持もつ桃山建築ももやまけんちくである。

    It is a Momoyama period architectural piece featuring lavish carvings and paintwork.

    KFTT corpus (NICT), Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

  3. 華麗かれいな室内意匠しつないいしょうは実じつに王朝絵巻おうちょうえまきにふさわしい。

    The splendid interior design was really suitable for a picture scroll for a dynasty.

    KFTT corpus (NICT), Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Kanji in 華麗

  • 華splendor; flowerOnカ・ケKunはな
  • 麗lovely; beautifulOnレイKunうるわしい・うららか

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