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妙趣 (みょうしゅ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

妙みょう趣しゅ

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Meanings

1

noun

exquisite charm; subtle beauty

Refers to a refined, understated beauty or charm that is not immediately obvious; often used in literary or aesthetic contexts.

この茶ちゃ碗わんには独どく特とくの妙みょう趣しゅがある。
This tea bowl has a unique subtle charm.
彼かれの文ぶん章しょうは妙みょう趣しゅに富とんでいる。
His writing is full of exquisite charm.

Kanji

妙exquisite, strange, queer
趣purport, gist, elegance

Similar words

趣おもむき
趣 is a more common word for 'charm' or 'taste', while 妙趣 emphasizes a mysterious, subtle, or exquisite quality.
風ふ情ぜい
風情 also means 'elegance' or 'taste', but often implies a rustic or old-fashioned charm, whereas 妙趣 suggests a deeper, more refined beauty.

Etymology

Compound of 妙 (myō, 'strange, exquisite') and 趣 (shu, 'charm, taste'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of subtle, profound beauty.