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崇高

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 崇高

うこう
Noun
Freq #15675
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

lofty; sublime; noble

Examples
その人たちは崇高な心をもつべきだ。
They should have a noble mind.
2

the sublime (aesthetics)

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1970
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

adore
respect
revere
worship

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あが.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
たかし
たかむ
10 strokes
Frequency: 65
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

tall
high
expensive

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たか.い
たか
-だか
たか.まる
たか.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じょい
はか
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