妙みょう

na-adjective, noun

strange; odd; curious

Describes something that feels slightly off, unexpected, or hard to explain. Often used when something is subtly unusual rather than shocking.

• 彼かれの話はなし方かたには妙みょうなところがある。

  There is something odd about the way he speaks.

• 妙みょうに静しずかな夜よるだった。

  It was a strangely quiet night.

noun, na-adjective

wonder; mystery; excellence

Refers to something so impressive or exquisite that it inspires wonder, often in artistic or aesthetic contexts. Can also mean a mysterious or miraculous quality.

• この絵えには言こと葉ばにできない妙みょうがある。

  This painting has an indescribable wonder.

• 自し然ぜんの妙みょうに触ふれる旅たびだった。

  It was a trip to experience the mysteries of nature.

noun, na-adjective

cleverness; knack; skill

Describes a refined skill or clever trick, often in traditional arts, crafts, or intellectual pursuits. Suggests mastery that appears effortless.

• 職しょく人にんの手てさばきには妙みょうがあった。

  The craftsman's handiwork showed real skill.

• 彼かれの話わ術じゅつの妙みょうに引ひき込こまれた。

  I was drawn in by the cleverness of his storytelling.