Describes something visually or qualitatively impressive, well-made, imposing, elegant, or excellent. Common with buildings, appearance, physique, achievements, and finished work.
An impressive hotel was built in front of the station.
He has a fine physique.
admirable; praiseworthy; worthy
Used to praise a person's conduct, attitude, character, or achievement as worthy of respect.
It is admirable that you fulfilled your responsibility to the end.
She did an admirable job of raising the children.
A more specific use meaning fully legitimate or valid, especially of rights, status, or claims. It is not the main everyday sense learners first meet.
Taking leave is a legitimate right of workers.
undeniable; indisputable; solid
Emphatic use meaning that something fully qualifies as such, often before nouns like 犯罪 or 証拠. With negative nouns it can sound like 'plain' or 'downright.'
If you steal someone's wallet, that is plainly a crime.
This recording will serve as solid evidence.
A splendid building was built in front of the station.
My son grew up to be admirable.
He is admirable as a boss.
He left behind a fine achievement.
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.
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.