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格調 (かくちょう, kakuchou) Japanese meaning: tone | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Related words 品ひん 格かく 品格 refers more to personal dignity or character, while 格調 emphasizes the refined quality of expression or artistic form.
風ふう 格かく 風格 suggests a distinctive, impressive style or presence, often of a person or work; 格調 focuses on the elevated, elegant tone.
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His writing has an elevated style.
This speech is full of dignity.
refined; dignified; elegant; graceful; exquisite
Etymology Compound of 格 (standard, status) and 調 (tone, rhythm). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of dignified, refined tone.
