adjectival noun or quasi-adjective

  1. splendid, fine, handsome, elegant, imposing, prominent, impressive.
  2. praiseworthy, creditable, worthy.
  3. legal, legitimate, lawful.
  4. undeniable (e.g. crime), indisputable, solid.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
立派 りっぱ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

stand up, rise, set up
た.つ リツ たつ (1st, N4)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
faction, group, party
 (6th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
to branch
ハ ハイ
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン かりがね (Kentei 1)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant