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精妙 (せいみょう, seimyou) Japanese meaning: exquisite | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Kanji 妙 exquisite, strange, queer Related words 精せい 巧こう 精巧 emphasizes precision and intricacy of construction, often for mechanical or technical objects, while 精妙 focuses more on refined beauty and delicate artistry.
繊せん 細さい 繊細 can describe both physical delicacy and emotional sensitivity, whereas 精妙 is mainly used for artistic or crafted refinement.
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This tea bowl is decorated with exquisite craftsmanship.
I am always impressed by his delicate brushwork.
exquisite and elaborate; exquisitely detailed
Etymology Composed of 精 (refined, spirit) and 妙 (exquisite, strange). The combination has been used in classical Chinese to mean 'exquisite' or 'subtle', and was adopted into Japanese with a similar meaning.
