りっぱ
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe something excellent, admirable, or of high quality. Requires 『な』 (na) before a noun.
Theme
At a school event, User is talking with their teacher, Mr. Tanaka, about a student's impressive project that was recently completed.
りっぱ
りっぱ
splendid, fine
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ripped' (りっぱ rippa sounds like 'ripped') bodybuilder who looks splendid and fine — 'ripped' → りっぱ (rippa, 'splendid, fine').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『りっぱ』 (rippa) is often used to praise someone's achievements, character, or appearance, such as in ceremonies or when complimenting children's behavior.
Forms
Base: りっぱBase na-adjective form. Used to describe something excellent, admirable, or of high quality. Requires 『な』 (na) before a noun.
Negative: りっぱじゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'is not') after the base form → 『りっぱじゃない』 (rippa janai).
Past: りっぱだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『りっぱだった』 (rippa datta).
Adverbial: りっぱにAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『りっぱに』 (rippa ni).
Comparative: よりりっぱComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番りっぱSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective.