exquisite charm; subtle beauty
Refers to a refined, understated beauty or charm that is not immediately obvious; often used in literary or aesthetic contexts.
This tea bowl has a unique subtle charm.
彼の文章は妙趣に富んでいる。
His writing is full of exquisite charm.
Compound of 妙 (myō, 'strange, exquisite') and 趣 (shu, 'charm, taste'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of subtle, profound beauty.