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はんなり Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
elegant ; quietly beautiful ; lively but restrained
Kansai dialect word describing a graceful, understated elegance, often used for kimono, flowers, or a person's demeanor. Combines brightness with softness.
この
花はな
は
色いろ
が
はんなり
し
て
い
て
、
見み
て
いる
と
心こころ
が
和なご
む
。
The colors of this flower are quietly beautiful, and looking at it soothes the heart.
Similar words 上じょう 品ひん 上品 is standard Japanese for 'elegant/refined', while はんなり is a Kansai dialect word with a nuance of soft, bright, and restrained beauty.
優ゆう 雅が 優雅 means 'graceful/elegant' in a more formal or artistic sense, whereas はんなり is a casual, regional expression for a gentle, charming elegance.
Etymology The origin is uncertain; it is a Kansai dialect word possibly related to the mimetic word はんなり, describing a soft, bright, and elegant appearance.
