Illustration: In a neighborhood dance studio with tatami flooring, an adult Japanese dance student completes a slow turn with an open folding fan. Her neck, softly curved arm, and extended sleeve form one continuous, poised movement; the hem of her practice kimono settles neatly around her feet.

Beyond N1na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

優ゆう美び

yuubi

graceful, elegant

Example sentences

  1. 私達わたしたちは、春はるの夜よる、月光げっこうを浴あびた桜さくらの優美ゆうびさに心こころを打うたれる。

    We respond to the delicate beauty of the cherry blossoms in the spring moonlight.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 彼女かのじょの動作どうさはすべて優美ゆうびだった。

    All her motions were graceful.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. ダンサーの優美ゆうびな舞まいは観衆かんしゅうを魅了みりょうした。

    The dancer’s graceful action charmed the audience.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 優美

  • 優excel; gentleOnユウ・ウKunやさしい・すぐれる・まさる
  • 美beauty; beautifulOnビ・ミKunうつくしい

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