洗練（せんれん）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: refinement / sophistication
Example sentences
- 彼の文章は洗練されている。 — His writing is polished and refined.
- 洗練されたデザインが目を引く。 — The sophisticated design catches the eye.
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