別嬪

べっぴん
Alternative writings: 別品
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1A beautiful woman; a pretty girl (chiefly Kansai dialect). Often used colloquially and kindly.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

あの店の店員さんは別嬪やなあ。

The clerk at that shop is quite pretty.

お母さん:『今日の娘は別嬪に見えるね』。

Mother: 'Your daughter looks very pretty today.'

べっぴんさんって、関西弁の響きが柔らかい。

The word 'beppin-san' sounds gentle in Kansai dialect.

2A high-quality or special article; used to describe a particularly fine item (older or dialectal usage).

Noun

Examples

この茶碗は別嬪やから、大事に使いなさい。

This bowl is a fine piece, so please use it carefully.

古道具屋で別嬪の着物を見つけた。

I found a high-quality kimono at the antique shop.

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