潔い

いさぎよい

gracious (defeat, apology, etc.)

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Meanings

  1. i-adjective gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; honourable (e.g. death); noble; gallant; brave; manly; sportsmanlike
  2. dated upright; righteous; honest; pure (heart); innocent
  3. archaic unspoiled (scenery, etc.); pure; clean

Its kanji

In sentences

彼かれは負まけても潔いさぎよい。 He is a good loser. #2232551

君きみは潔いさぎよく辞任じにんすべきだ。 You should do the honorable thing and resign. #177327