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
Pronounced: erai
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
立派
Pronounced: rippa
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
偉い
Pronounced: erai
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴い
Pronounced: tōtoi
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴族
Pronounced: kizoku
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
高貴
Pronounced: kōki
Of exalted rank; of or relating to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn.
貴族
Pronounced: kizoku
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]
What does "noble" mean?
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noun A member of the aristocracy.
"The nobles gathered at court to discuss the treaty."
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adj Having honorable, admirable moral qualities.
"It was a noble gesture to give up his seat for the elderly woman."
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adj Belonging to the aristocracy by birth or title.
"He came from a noble family with centuries of history."
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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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