🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

優雅さ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yūgasa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Elegance/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女の動きには優雅さがあった。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

    "She moved across the ballroom with effortless elegance."
  2. 2

    The-state-of containing neatness, simplicity, and effectiveness in design, style, or scientific solutions.

    "The mathematical proof was praised for its remarkable elegance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'elegance' originates from the Latin 'elegantia', meaning 'tastefulness' or 'refinement'. It evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards appreciating beauty and grace in various contexts.

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