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.
彼は立派な体格をしている。
He has a fine physique.
admirable; praiseworthy; worthy
Used to praise a person's conduct, attitude, character, or achievement as worthy of respect.
最後まで責任を果たしたのは立派だ。
It is admirable that you fulfilled your responsibility to the end.
彼女は立派に子どもたちを育てた。
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.
休暇を取るのは労働者の立派な権利です。
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.'
人の財布を盗めば、それは立派な犯罪だ。
If you steal someone's wallet, that is plainly a crime.
この録音は立派な証拠になる。
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 admirable and impressive to look at, the opposite of 見苦しい's sense of being unsightly or shameful.
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.