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高風 (こうふう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

高こう風ふう

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Meanings

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noun

noble character; lofty spirit

Literary term for a person's elevated moral character or refined spirit. Not used in casual conversation.

彼かれの高こう風ふうは多おおくの人ひとに尊そん敬けいされている。
His noble character is respected by many people.

Kanji

高tall, high, expensive
風wind, air, style

Similar words

高こう潔けつ
高潔 is a more common word for moral integrity and purity, while 高風 is a rarer, more literary term emphasizing elevated character.

Etymology

Compound of 高 (high, noble) and 風 (wind, style, character), literally 'high wind' but used metaphorically for noble character. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.