豪華

• Reading: ごうか
• Romaji: gouka
• Kanji breakdown: 豪 (gou) — grand, strong, powerful; 華 (ka) — flower, splendour, magnificent
• Pronunciation: /ɡoː.ka/

Meaning

Luxurious; gorgeous; extravagant. Describes something lavish and impressive in quality or appearance.

A na-adjective commonly used for hotels, meals, decorations, and gifts: 豪華なホテル (a luxurious hotel), 豪華な食事 (a lavish meal). Also functions as a noun. Implies both expense and visual splendour. Often appears in advertising and media to convey premium quality.

Examples

1. 誕生日に豪華なディナーをごちそうになった。 I was treated to a lavish dinner for my birthday.
2. あのホテルのロビーはとても豪華だ。 The lobby of that hotel is incredibly luxurious.
3. 豪華な景品が当たるキャンペーンに応募した。 I entered a contest where you can win extravagant prizes.

Usage Guide

Context: dining, travel, shopping

Tone: positive

Origin & History

Sino-Japanese compound of 豪 (gou, strong/grand) and 華 (ka, flower/splendour). 豪 conveys boldness and power, while 華 suggests blossoming beauty — together, grandeur that dazzles like a flower in full bloom.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal