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風趣 (ふうしゅ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

風ふう趣しゅ

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Meanings

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noun

elegance; refined taste; graceful charm

Literary term for an elegant, tasteful atmosphere or refined aesthetic quality, often used in descriptions of art, poetry, or cultivated settings.

その庭てい園えんには独どく特とくの風ふう趣しゅがある。
The garden has a unique elegance.

Kanji

風wind, air, style
趣purport, gist, elegance

Similar words

風ふ情ぜい
風情 is more common and often implies a charming, old-fashioned atmosphere, while 風趣 is rarer and emphasizes refined, artistic elegance.
趣おもむき
趣 is a broader term for tasteful charm or flavor, whereas 風趣 is more specifically literary and elegant.

Etymology

Compound of 風 (style, manner) and 趣 (taste, charm). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of refined aesthetic quality.