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壮麗 (そうれい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

壮そう麗れい

そ

う

れ

い

Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing

Describes large-scale, visually striking beauty or majesty, often of architecture, scenery, or ceremonies. Slightly formal and literary.

その宮きゅう殿でんは壮そう麗れいな建けん築ちくで知しられている。
The palace is known for its magnificent architecture.
壮そう麗れいな景色けしきが目めの前

Kanji

壮robust, manhood, prosperity
麗lovely, beautiful, graceful

Similar words

壮そう大だい
壮大 emphasizes scale and ambition (grand plans, epic scale), while 壮麗 focuses more on visual splendor and elegance.
華か麗れい
華麗 suggests brilliant, showy beauty (often of performance or attire), whereas 壮麗 implies dignified, majestic beauty.

Etymology

Composed of 壮 (sō, 'robust, grand') and 麗 (rei, 'beautiful, lovely'). The combination conveys a sense of dignified, impressive beauty.

まえ

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広ひろ

がっ

て

い

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A grand landscape spread out before my eyes.