立派（な）
りっぱ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Splendid / Fine
Examples
立派な家ですね。
It's a splendid house, isn't it?
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「立派（な）」is an adjective meaning "Splendid / Fine." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「立派（な）」is read as「りっぱ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「立派（な）」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「立派（な）」mean in Japanese?+
「立派（な）」means "Splendid / Fine". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「立派（な）」?+
「立派（な）」is read as「りっぱ」.
Is 「立派（な）」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「立派（な）」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「立派（な）」?+
立派な家ですね。 — It's a splendid house, isn't it?
Practice 「立派（な）」 with spaced repetition