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幽趣 (ゆうしゅ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

幽ゆう趣しゅ

Meanings

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noun

quiet natural setting; secluded beauty

Literary term for the profound, quiet charm of a natural place, often with a sense of refined seclusion. Rare in modern conversation; found in classical or poetic descriptions.

この庭てい園えんには深ふかい幽ゆう趣しゅがある。
This garden has a deep, quiet charm.

Kanji

幽seclude, confine to a room, deep
趣purport, gist, elegance

Similar words

風ふ情ぜい
風情 is a more common word for tasteful, rustic charm, while 幽趣 specifically emphasizes a quiet, secluded, and profound natural atmosphere.
趣おもむき
趣 is a general term for refined taste or atmosphere; 幽趣 adds the nuance of quietness and seclusion.

Etymology

Compound of 幽 (secluded, quiet) and 趣 (taste, charm). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of quiet, refined natural beauty.