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含蓄 (がんちく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
implication ; connotation ; depth of meaning
Refers to a deeper, implicit meaning or significance contained within words, expressions, or situations. Often used in literary or intellectual contexts.
蓄ちく
に
富と
ん
で
いる
。
This poem is rich in connotation.
Kanji 含 contain, include, hold in the mouth Similar words 含ふく み 含み is a more general term for something implied or included, while 含蓄 specifically emphasizes depth and richness of meaning.
意い 味み 合あ い 意味合い refers to nuance or shade of meaning, often in a more neutral sense, whereas 含蓄 suggests a profound or weighty implication.
Etymology Composed of 含 (contain, include) and 蓄 (store, accumulate), suggesting meaning that is stored within and not immediately apparent.
