There is something odd about the way he speaks.
妙に静かな夜だった。
It was a strangely quiet night.
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.
この絵には言葉にできない妙がある。
This painting has an indescribable wonder.
自然の妙に触れる旅だった。
It was a trip to experience the mysteries of nature.
Describes a refined skill or clever trick, often in traditional arts, crafts, or intellectual pursuits. Suggests mastery that appears effortless.
職人の手さばきには妙があった。
The craftsman's handiwork showed real skill.
彼の話術の妙に引き込まれた。
I was drawn in by the cleverness of his storytelling.
Something odd happened last night.
There was a strange person standing in front of the station.
It's oddly quiet today.
I was impressed by the subtle skill of his storytelling.
ingenious; clever; skillful
bizarre; odd; fantastic
meek; docile; humble; obedient · mysterious; marvelous
light and witty; clever and easy; nimble
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
exquisite skill; wonderful performance
mysteries; excellent methods · marvelous law of Buddha; Saddharma · Lotus Sutra; teachings of the Lotus Sutra
ingenious idea; bright idea; excellent plan
young (especially of a woman); in the bloom of youth; marriageable age · charm befitting one's age
brilliant move; spectacular play · expert; master; virtuoso
exquisite; delicate; finely crafted
exquisite charm; subtle beauty; appealing quality · advantage; benefit; merit
ready wit; quick thinking; improvisational cleverness
secret; profound; esoteric
beautiful place; exquisite spot
point of beauty; exquisite spot
mysterious influence; mysterious effect
clever scheme; ingenious plan
ingenious trick; clever scheme; good idea
superb theory; excellent argument
profound truth; cardinal principle; key insight
exquisite charm; subtle beauty