豪華
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something lavish, splendid, or extravagant. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『豪華なパーティー』 (gouka na paatii, 'luxurious party').
Theme
User and their friend Miyuki are planning a special anniversary dinner and discussing restaurant options.
豪華
ごうか
luxurious / gorgeous / extravagance
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Picture a 'gorgeous' and 'luxurious' palace — it's so extravagant you exclaim, 『豪華！』 (gouka, 'luxurious'). Think 'gorgeous luxury' → 豪華 (gouka).
Cultural Note
『豪華』 (gouka) is frequently used in Japanese culture to describe lavish events, high-end hotels, or opulent decorations, such as in weddings or festivals like 『豪華絢爛』 (gouka kenran, 'gorgeous and brilliant').
Forms
Base: 豪華Base na-adjective form. Describes something lavish, splendid, or extravagant. Must be followed by 『な』 (na) when modifying a noun, e.g., 『豪華なパーティー』 (gouka na paatii, 'luxurious party').
Negative: 豪華じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『豪華じゃない』 (gouka janai). Casual negative form.
Past: 豪華だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) after the base form → 『豪華だった』 (gouka datta). Past tense form.
Adverbial: 豪華にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) after the base form → 『豪華に』 (gouka ni). Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『豪華に飾る』 (gouka ni kazaru, 'decorate luxuriously').
Comparative: より豪華Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より豪華』 (yori gouka).
Superlative: 一番豪華Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective → 『一番豪華』 (ichiban gouka).