いさぎよい
Isagiyoi
Other forms: いさぎ良い、潔よい、潔良い
潔い (Isagiyoi) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “gracious (defeat, apology, etc.), graceful, honourable (e.g. death), noble”.
Meanings
- i-adjectivegracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; honourable (e.g. death); noble; gallant; brave
- i-adjectiveupright; righteous; honest; pure (heart); innocent
- i-adjectiveunspoiled (scenery, etc.); pure; clean
Examples
君は潔く辞任すべきだ。
You should do the honorable thing and resign.
それが私の間違いであったことを私は潔く認める。
I'm ready to admit that it was my fault.
彼はすべてを明らかにして潔く責任を取るべきです。
He should disclose everything and face the music.
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