洗練された
senren sareta
The Japanese word for refined is 洗練された (senren sareta).
洗練された is used to describe something that is refined or sophisticated. Depending on the specific nuance you wish to convey, other terms may be more appropriate: 上品な is used for elegant or graceful manners, etiquette or personal style. 優雅な expresses both elegance and gracefulness in art, lifestyle or behavior. おしゃれな means stylish or fashionable. And 高級な emphasizes something as luxurious or high-end to convey refinement.
Meaning: cultured, elegant (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is based on the noun 洗練, which means refinement or sophistication.
How does it change in a sentence?
洗練された is the past tense or perfective form of the verb 洗練する (to refine), used here as an adjective to mean refined or having been refined.
How do you pronounce it?
senren sareta
Did you know?
- The verb in 洗練する originally referred to the process of purifying metals or salt. It suggests that true refinement is not just about style, but about removing impurities to reveal a pure essence.
- In Japanese, the idea of 'refinement' is often linked to the aesthetic of 侘寂 (wabi-sabi), where true refinement is found in simplicity and imperfection rather than ornate luxury.
- The kanji for 'refine', 練, is also used in the word for 'practice' or 'training' (練習). This creates a linguistic connection between being 'refined' and the repetitive, disciplined practice of a skill.
Examples in context
- 彼女は本当に洗練された女性だよ。She is a very refined lady.This sentence uses 洗練された to describe a lady.Tatoeba #9634700 by small_snow, translation #316583 by CC
- このような民主主義の世代にあっては、皆自分がどう思うかではなく、一般に人気があるものを強く求めるのです。洗練されたものではなく、値段の高いものを。美しいものではなく、おしゃれなものを。In this democratic age of ours men clamour for what is popularly considered the best, regardless of their feelings. They want the costly, not the refined, the fashionable, not the beautiful.This sentence contrasts 洗練された with things that are merely costly or fashionable.Tatoeba #869541 by thyc244, translation #639344 by Scott
- このレストランは優雅な雰囲気がありますThis restaurant has a refined atmosphere.
- 彼女は本当に洗練されてるねShe is truly refined, isn't she?
- あの人はいつもおしゃれで洗練されているThat person always looks stylish and refined
- そのホテルは本当に高級で洗練されているThat hotel is truly upscale and refined
- 洗練されたデザインですね。senren sareta dezain desu ne.It is a refined design, isn't it?
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Example conversation
Two people are looking at art in a gallery.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの絵はとても洗練された雰囲気があるね。kono e wa totemo senren sareta fun'iki ga aru ne.This painting has a very refined atmosphere.
- 結衣 Yui本当ですね。とても美しいです。hontō desu ne. totemo utsukushii desu.That's true. It is very beautiful.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣さんは、こういうスタイルが好き？yui-san wa, kōiu sutairu ga suki?Yui, do you like this kind of style?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、大好きです。hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
