JLPT N3Kanji compounds

立派

Readingりっぱrippa

Meaning
見事で人から尊敬されるほど優れている様子
Explanation
「立派(りっぱ)」 describes being splendid and so excellent as to earn people's respect. It is used as in 「立派な行い」 (a splendid deed). The important point is that the content or conduct is excellent; it does not refer merely to a flashy appearance or only to a large, imposing look.
Original Japanese explanation

「立派(りっぱ)」は、見事で人から尊敬されるほど優れている様子です。「立派な行い」のように使います。中身や行いが優れている点が大切で、外見が派手なだけの様子や、大きく堂々とした見た目だけを指すわけではありません。

Examples
  • 立派な行い

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