立派 (Rippa) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “splendid, fine, handsome, elegant”.
Meanings
- na-adjectivesplendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
- na-adjectivepraiseworthy; creditable; worthy
- na-adjectivelegal; legitimate; lawful
- na-adjectiveundeniable (e.g. crime); indisputable; solid
Examples
立派ですね。
It's magnificent.
彼は立派に出世した。
He succeeded in life fine.
彼は立派な紳士です。
He is a fine gentleman.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).