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気高い (けだかい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

気け高だかい

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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i-adjective

sublime; noble; high-minded

Describes a person, character, or atmosphere that is elevated, dignified, and morally admirable. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

彼かの女じょの気け高だかい振ふる舞まいに、皆みんなが感かん銘めいを受うけた。
Everyone was impressed by her noble demeanor.

この山やまの気け高だかい景色けしきは、訪おとずれる人ひとを魅み了りょうする。

The sublime scenery of this mountain captivates visitors.

Written forms

気け高だかいUsage97%
Standard kanji spelling.
けだかいUsage3%
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially in informal writing or when the kanji is not needed.

Kanji

気spirit, mind, air
高tall, high, expensive

Similar words

崇すう高こう
崇高 is more abstract and often used for ideals, art, or nature, while 気高い emphasizes personal character and dignity.
高こう潔けつ
高潔 focuses on moral purity and integrity, whereas 気高い includes a sense of elevated spirit and refinement.

Etymology

Compound of 気 (spirit, mind) and 高い (high, elevated). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys an elevated spirit or noble character.