神秘
Meanings
1
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mystery; mysteriousness; hidden wonder
Refers to something profound, unknowable, hidden, or awe-inspiring, often in phrases such as 生命の神秘 or 宇宙の神秘. It can work as a noun, as 神秘の before another noun, or more literary/formal as 神秘な; in everyday attributive use 神秘的な is also very common.
I think about the mystery of life.
She is strongly drawn to the mysteries of the universe.
The lake wrapped in mist had a mysterious beauty.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の神秘the mystery/wonder of something
He was strongly captivated by the mysteries of the universe.
- 神秘に包まれるto be shrouded in mystery
That ancient ruin is still shrouded in mystery.
- 神秘を解くto unravel a mystery
Scientists are trying to unravel the mysteries of life.
- 神秘な〈物〉a mysterious ~ (literary/formal usage)
She is said to possess mysterious powers.