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謎めく (なぞめく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be enigmatic ; be puzzling ; be wrapped in mystery
Describes a situation, statement, or person that feels mysterious, hard to understand, or full of hidden meaning. Often used in narrative or descriptive contexts.
The case remains wrapped in mystery and unsolved.
Similar words 謎なぞ 謎 is a noun meaning 'riddle' or 'mystery', while 謎めく is a verb describing the quality of being mysterious.
不ふ 思し 議ぎ 不思議 is a na-adjective/noun for 'wonder' or 'strange', often with a positive or curious nuance, while 謎めく emphasizes an air of secrecy or hidden meaning.
Etymology 謎 (なぞ, 'riddle, mystery') + めく (suffix meaning 'to show signs of, to be like'). The suffix めく attaches to nouns to form verbs indicating a quality or state.
