Describes writing, speech, or expression that is hard to understand because of vagueness, complexity, or indirectness. Often used in literary or critical contexts.
His paper is so obscure that it's hard to tell what he wants to say.
Please avoid ambiguous expressions and write more clearly.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Kana spelling is acceptable when the kanji are considered difficult or obscure.
Composed of 晦 (dark, obscure) and 渋 (astringent, difficult). The combination suggests something that is hard to grasp or penetrate, like a dark, tangled thicket.