幽ゆう玄げん

noun, na-adjective

mysterious profundity; subtle and profound beauty; yūgen

A classical Japanese aesthetic ideal suggesting a deep, mysterious, and quiet beauty that is subtly perceived rather than overtly stated. Often used in literary, artistic, and philosophical contexts.

• 能のう楽がくには幽ゆう玄げんの美うつくしさがある。