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What does 高尚 (こうしょう, koushou) mean?

高尚 (こうしょう, koushou) means noble, refined, sophisticated.

Quick facts
Readingこうしょう
Romajikoushou
Part of speechna-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こうしょう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoushou

noble, refined, sophisticated

  1. 1na-adjective · noun high; noble; refined

Example sentences

  • Her tastes are extremely refined.

  • Just talking about noble ideals is meaningless.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.