崇高 | Japanese meaning

崇高【すうこう】

Frequency rank: 19,843. – 19,950.

Alsoすうこう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

lofty; sublime; noble

This meaning refers to something that is elevated in nature, either morally or aesthetically. It denotes a sense of grandeur or excellence that inspires admiration.

His lofty ideals moved many people.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the sublime (aesthetics)

In the context of aesthetics, this meaning refers to an experience that transcends ordinary beauty and evokes a profound emotional reaction, often associated with vastness or overwhelming power.

That painting evoked a sense of the sublime.

Example sentences8 results

He is a man of noble mind.

Tatoeba

His noble deed deserves praise indeed.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

崇高【すうこう】

けだかい気高いこと。そんげん尊厳なこと。

けだかい気高いさま。

Wiktionary

Names

崇高【むねたか】

Alsoむねたか

Munetakaunclassified name

崇高【すうこう】

Frequency rank: 19,843. – 19,950.

Alsoすうこう

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

lofty; sublime; noble

This meaning refers to something that is elevated in nature, either morally or aesthetically. It denotes a sense of grandeur or excellence that inspires admiration.

His lofty ideals moved many people.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

the sublime (aesthetics)

In the context of aesthetics, this meaning refers to an experience that transcends ordinary beauty and evokes a profound emotional reaction, often associated with vastness or overwhelming power.