“Refined” in Japanese
Short answer
Refined in Japanese is “心憎い” (kokoronikui). Full meaning: refined, admirable, superb.
Other ways to say “Refined” in Japanese
奥ゆかしい
okuyukashii refined, elegant, graceful, cultivated; modest, reserved, restrained, self-effacing
高雅
kouga refined, elegant, chaste
雅馴
gajun refined (prose, etc.)
典雅
tenga refined, elegant, graceful, classic
閑雅
kanga refined, elegant
床しい
yukashii admirable, charming, refined; nostalgic; curious, eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
てんが
tenga refined, elegant, graceful, classic
こうが
kouga refined, elegant, chaste
こころにくい
kokoronikui refined, admirable, superb
上品
joubon elegant, refined, polished, stylish, sophisticated; high-quality goods, first-class article; Buddhism's highest paradise
洒脱
shadatsu sophisticated, refined, witty, urbane, unconstrained
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