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品がいい (ひんがいい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
refined ; graceful ; classy
Describes a person, behavior, or thing that shows good taste, elegance, and refinement. Often used to compliment someone's demeanor or style.
Written forms 品ひん がいい
Standard kanji spelling with the common いい ending.
品が良い
品ひん がよい
Kana ending variant, slightly more formal than 品がいい.
ひんがよい
goods, refinement, dignity
Similar words 上じょう 品ひん 上品 is a na-adjective meaning 'elegant' or 'refined', often used for appearance or manners. 品がいい is a more colloquial expression with a similar meaning but emphasizes the presence of good taste.
下げ 品ひん 下品 is the antonym, meaning 'vulgar' or 'crude'. 品がいい is the positive counterpart.
Etymology Phrase composed of 品 (ひん, 'elegance', 'refinement') + が (subject marker) + いい/よい ('good'). Literally 'the refinement is good'.
