高貴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 高貴, read こうき, describes nobility in social bearing or moral dignity shown through conduct and spirit.
• Basic usage: It may characterize a princess's gracious manner or the noble impulse behind quietly helping someone in need.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Nobility shown in bearing or conduct
  • It can describe a princess's dignified bearing or the noble spirit shown by helping someone in need. The quality is not restricted to high social rank.