exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming
妙 centers on something subtly remarkable: exquisitely delicate, mysteriously strange, or wonderfully excellent. Its meanings span from charming beauty to an almost miraculous quality that defies easy explanation.
妙 combines 女 (woman) and 少 (few/little). The historical origin is uncertain, but it likely expressed the idea of something refined, subtle, or exquisite—qualities associated with a young woman or something delicate.
A woman (女) with few (少) words or possessions can seem mysterious and exquisitely charming. Picture a delicate, enigmatic figure whose quiet presence feels almost miraculous.
For ミョウ, imagine a mysterious meow coming from a hidden cat: meow -> ミョウ, and the strange, charming sound captures the kanji's sense of mystery.
subtle; delicate; fine
strange; weird; odd; curious
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
queer; odd; fantastic
meek; quiet; docile; humble; faithful; obedient
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
Glory to the Sutra; Hail Lotus Sutra
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
exquisite skill; wonderful performance
mysteries; excellent methods
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; marriageable
spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move
exquisite
exquisiteness; charm; beauty; nice point
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (manga and media franchise)
ready wit
bold and clever; daring and ingenious; audacious and masterly