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“beautiful” in Japanese

美しいうつくしい
Illustration of "beautiful" in a Japanese cultural setting
A serene sunset over Mount Fuji, with pink and orange hues reflecting on a calm lake, surrounded by cherry blossoms in f…

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美しい describes something visually or emotionally pleasing, often used for nature, art, or refined beauty, and carries a slightly more elegant tone than 'きれい'.

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