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noble in Japanese

noble in Japanese is 偉い, 立派, 貴い — noble means a member of the aristocracy.

noble in Japanese

偉い
adj
Pronounced: erai
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
立派
adj
Pronounced: rippa
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
偉い
adj
Pronounced: erai
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴い
adj
Pronounced: tōtoi
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴族
adj
Pronounced: kizoku
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
高貴
adj
Pronounced: kōki
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴族
noun
Pronounced: kizoku
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

What does "noble" mean?

  1. noun A member of the aristocracy.
    "The nobles gathered at court to discuss the treaty."
  2. adj Having honorable, admirable moral qualities.
    "It was a noble gesture to give up his seat for the elderly woman."
  3. adj Belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
    "He came from a noble family with centuries of history."
  4. adj In chemistry, describing an element that resists reacting with others.
    "Gold is prized partly because it's a noble metal that doesn't tarnish."
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noble in a sentence

  • The nobles gathered at court to discuss the treaty.
  • It was a noble gesture to give up his seat for the elderly woman.
  • She fought for a noble cause throughout her career.
  • He came from a noble family with centuries of history.

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What is "noble" in Japanese?

"noble" in Japanese is 偉い, 立派, 貴い. noble means: A member of the aristocracy.

How do you pronounce 偉い?

"noble" in Japanese is 偉い, pronounced "erai".

How do you use "noble" in a sentence?

Example: "The nobles gathered at court to discuss the treaty." In Japanese, "noble" is 偉い, 立派, 貴い.

Are there other ways to say "noble" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "noble": 偉い, 立派, 貴い, 貴族, 高貴.

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