Japanese meaning of 豪華絢爛
Reading:
ごうかけんらん (gouka kenran)
English Translation:
Gorgeous and dazzling
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Gorgeous and dazzling
Cultural Context:
Stage design, fashion shows, wedding industry.
非常に華やかで美しいこと。
舞台美術・ファッションショー・ブライダル業界で頻用される。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for luxurious brilliance; often with “な装飾.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be mistaken as only for physical appearance.
Example
Basic Example
パーティー会場は豪華絢爛な装飾だった。
The party venue was decorated in a gorgeous and dazzling way.
Applied Example
舞踏会の大広間は豪華絢爛な装飾に包まれ、シャンデリアが夜空の星のように輝いていた。
The grand ballroom was adorned in a gorgeous and dazzling fashion, with chandeliers glittering like stars in the night sky.