Meanings Jump to a sense… 1. splendid; impressive; fine 2. admirable; praiseworthy; worthy 3. legitimate; lawful; valid 4. undeniable; indisputable; solid Usage patterns 立りっ 派ぱ な 〈 物もの 〉 a splendid/impressive ~ (building, house, etc.)
A splendid building was built in front of the station.
立りっ 派ぱ に 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do ~ admirably/properly
My son grew up to be admirable.
〈 人ひと 〉 として 立りっ 派ぱ だ to be admirable as a ~ (person, leader, etc.)
He is admirable as a boss.
立りっ 派ぱ な 〈 事こと 〉 a fine/commendable ~ (deed, achievement)
He left behind a fine achievement.
Related words· 12 素晴らしい expresses general wonder or excellence, while 立派 more specifically conveys impressiveness, dignity, or worthiness.
見事 praises a skillful performance or brilliant result, whereas 立派 can also describe a person's character, status, or an object's dignified appearance.
偉い is a more casual, direct way to call someone great or commendable, while 立派 sounds a bit more objective and formal.
正当 is the standard formal word for legitimate or justified, while 立派 only carries that sense in specific contexts and usually means splendid or admirable.
Show 8 more Show fewer 立派 praises admirable quality or splendor in a thing or person, while 堂々 focuses on a dignified, imposing presence or confident bearing.
立派 is a broad, everyday word for 'splendid' or 'fine', while 殊勝 specifically praises humble, moral admirability in someone's attitude.
立派 praises something as admirably fine or dignified in its own right, whereas 偉大 stresses lasting, large-scale significance or historical stature.
立派 praises something as splendid or admirable in general, whereas 模範的 specifically means it sets a standard others should imitate.
立派 is a general word for 'splendid' or 'admirable' that can describe people, objects, or achievements, while 凛々しい is used specifically for a person's gallant, dignified look or manner.
立派 praises something as admirable or impressive in a general sense, while 輝かしい specifically conveys a shining, glorious quality.
立派 is the common modern word for “splendid” or “impressive,” while 大層 conveys the same admiration in a more literary or old-fashioned way.
立派 describes something or someone as splendid or admirable in a dignified, objective way, while 健気 carries a nuance of pity toward someone weak or vulnerable who is trying hard.
Opposites· 7 貧弱 describes something as poor, meager, or feeble in appearance, the opposite of the impressive, well-built quality that 立派 conveys.
立派 praises someone or something as admirable and impressive, the opposite of the pathetic, disappointing feeling conveyed by 情けない .
立派 describes something admirable and impressive to look at, the opposite of 見苦しい 's sense of being unsightly or shameful.
Show 4 more Show fewer 立派 describes something splendid or fine in condition or appearance, the opposite of ぼろ describing something shabby and worn-out.
立派 means splendid or fine, the direct opposite of 粗末 's meaning of shabby or poor-quality.
立派 means splendid or dignified in appearance, the direct opposite of the poor, worn look described by 見すぼらしい .
立派 describes something admirable or splendid, the opposite of ヤクザ 's sense of being worthless or good-for-nothing.
Written forms 立りっ 派ぱ Usage 86%
Standard and common kanji spelling; no kana-only spelling as a separate written form is specified.
りっぱ Usage 13%
リッパ Usage 1%
Etymology Written with 立 and 派 , but the modern meanings such as 'splendid,' 'admirable,' and 'legitimate' are lexicalized; the exact historical development is not explained.
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