美しい朝
beautiful morning
حرفيًا: beautiful morning
Use this phrase to admire a scenic morning, but keep using 'Ohayou' for your actual greetings.
في 15 ثانية
- Describes a visually or emotionally stunning start to the day.
- Combines 'utsukushii' (beautiful) with 'asa' (morning) for an elegant feel.
- Used for appreciation, not as a standard 'good morning' greeting.
المعنى
It's a way to describe a morning that is visually stunning or feels exceptionally peaceful. Think of it as that perfect moment when the sunlight hits just right and everything feels calm.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Admiring the view from a hotel balcony
Wa, utsukushii asa!
Wow, what a beautiful morning!
Commenting on the weather to a neighbor
Kyou wa utsukushii asa desu ne.
It is a beautiful morning today, isn't it?
Posting a photo of a sunrise on Instagram
Utsukushii asa ni kansha.
Grateful for this beautiful morning.
خلفية ثقافية
In Japan, the morning is considered the most spiritually pure time of day. Many people practice 'asashatsu' (morning activities) to enjoy this peace. The phrase reflects the traditional aesthetic value placed on nature's daily cycles.
Utsukushii vs. Kirei
`Utsukushii` is slightly more formal and 'grand' than `kirei`. Use `utsukushii` for a sunrise, but `kirei` for a clean room.
Not a Greeting
Remember, this isn't 'Good Morning.' If you say this to a boss instead of `Ohayou gozaimasu`, they'll think you're reciting poetry!
في 15 ثانية
- Describes a visually or emotionally stunning start to the day.
- Combines 'utsukushii' (beautiful) with 'asa' (morning) for an elegant feel.
- Used for appreciation, not as a standard 'good morning' greeting.
What It Means
Utsukushii asa is a simple but elegant way to describe the start of your day. The word utsukushii means beautiful or lovely. Asa means morning. Together, they create a picture of a sunrise, clear blue skies, or a quiet, dewy garden. It is more descriptive and poetic than a simple 'good morning.' It focuses on the aesthetic and emotional quality of the time.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase as a standalone exclamation or within a sentence. If you are standing on a balcony, you might whisper Utsukushii asa... to yourself. To tell someone else, you would say Utsukushii asa desu ne. This adds a polite 'isn't it?' to the end. It functions just like an adjective-noun pair in English. You don't need complex grammar to make it work. Just pair it with a smile and a deep breath of fresh air.
When To Use It
Use this when the weather is genuinely nice. It is perfect for social media captions of your breakfast or the view from your hotel. You can use it when greeting a friend at a park. It is also great for writing in a diary or a letter. If you are at a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan), telling the host Utsukushii asa desu ne is a very classy move. It shows you appreciate the atmosphere they have provided.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this as a replacement for Ohayou gozaimasu. If you walk into an office and just say Utsukushii asa, people will be confused. They will think you are narrating a movie instead of saying hello. Also, avoid using it if it is pouring rain or you are stuck in a crowded train. Unless you are being very sarcastic, it will feel out of place. It is a phrase for genuine appreciation, not for rushed commutes.
Cultural Background
Japanese culture has a deep appreciation for the 'beauty of the moment.' This is often linked to the concept of mono no aware, or the pathos of things. A morning is beautiful because it is fleeting. There is also a tradition of admiring the first light of day, especially on New Year's. Using utsukushii suggests a more refined, almost literary appreciation than the more common word kirei.
Common Variations
If you want to sound more casual, you can use Kirei na asa. This also means 'beautiful morning' but feels a bit more everyday. For a very refreshing, crisp feeling, try Sawayaka na asa. If the morning is truly spectacular, you might say Subarashii asa, which means 'wonderful morning.' Each variation changes the 'flavor' of the beauty just a little bit. Utsukushii remains the most elegant choice of the bunch.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase is neutral and safe for most situations. Just remember it is a description of the morning's quality, not a functional greeting like 'hello.'
Utsukushii vs. Kirei
`Utsukushii` is slightly more formal and 'grand' than `kirei`. Use `utsukushii` for a sunrise, but `kirei` for a clean room.
Not a Greeting
Remember, this isn't 'Good Morning.' If you say this to a boss instead of `Ohayou gozaimasu`, they'll think you're reciting poetry!
The Power of 'Ne'
Always add `ne` at the end when talking to others. It invites them to agree with you, which is a key part of Japanese social harmony.
أمثلة
6Wa, utsukushii asa!
Wow, what a beautiful morning!
A natural exclamation when seeing something pretty.
Kyou wa utsukushii asa desu ne.
It is a beautiful morning today, isn't it?
Adding 'desu ne' makes it a polite conversation starter.
Utsukushii asa ni kansha.
Grateful for this beautiful morning.
A common way to express gratitude on social media.
Utsukushii asa dakara, sanpo shiyou!
It's a beautiful morning, so let's go for a walk!
Using the beauty of the day as a reason for an activity.
Mou hiru dakedo, utsukushii asa da ne.
It's already noon, but it's a 'beautiful morning,' huh?
Using the phrase ironically because it's no longer morning.
Kyoto no utsukushii asa wo wasuremasen.
I won't forget the beautiful morning in Kyoto.
Used here to describe a specific, memorable experience.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for 'beautiful morning.'
___ asa desu ne.
`Utsukushii` means beautiful, while `oishii` means delicious and `hayai` means early.
Complete the sentence to say 'Today is a beautiful morning.'
Kyou wa utsukushii ___ desu.
`Asa` is morning, `yoru` is night, and `hiru` is daytime/noon.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Utsukushii asa'
Just the phrase alone among friends.
Utsukushii asa!
Standard polite form for neighbors or colleagues.
Utsukushii asa desu ne.
Very polite or poetic written form.
Utsukushii asa de gozaimasu.
Where to use 'Utsukushii asa'
Hiking in the mountains
Admiring the fresh air.
Social Media
Photo of coffee by a window.
Small talk
Talking to a neighbor.
Journaling
Recording a peaceful memory.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's not a greeting. Use Ohayou gozaimasu for 'Good morning' and use utsukushii asa only to describe the beauty of the morning.
Mostly, yes. It's used for things that are aesthetically pleasing, like a utsukushii hana (beautiful flower) or utsukushii hito (beautiful person).
Utsukushii is more sophisticated and emotional. Kirei is more common and can also mean 'clean' or 'tidy.'
Only if you are talking about the morning that already passed. Otherwise, it would be very confusing!
It is gender-neutral. Anyone can use it to describe a lovely start to the day.
Just drop the desu and say Utsukushii asa da ne! to a close friend.
You probably wouldn't use utsukushii. You might just say ii tenki desu ne (The weather is nice, isn't it?).
Yes, often when a character is looking at a dramatic landscape or having a deep realization at dawn.
Absolutely. It's a very common lyrical phrase because of its poetic weight.
Yes, it is written as 美しい朝. The first character 美 means beauty.
عبارات ذات صلة
綺麗な景色
Beautiful scenery (Kirei na keshiki)
爽やかな朝
A refreshing morning (Sawayaka na asa)
おはようございます
Good morning (formal greeting)
朝日
Morning sun / Sunrise (Asahi)
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