凛々しい（りりしい）
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: dignified / gallant
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 凛々しくて | りりしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 凛々しかった | りりしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 凛々しくない | りりしくない |
Example sentences
- 凛々しい姿で舞台に立つ。 — He stood on stage looking dashing and dignified.
- 凛々しい表情に見とれる。 — I was captivated by his gallant expression.
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