美意識
Meanings
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aesthetic sense; sense of beauty
Refers to a person's internal standard or sensitivity for judging beauty, art, or design. Often used in discussions of personal taste, artistic judgment, or cultural aesthetics.
She has a refined aesthetic sense, so she is always stylish.
This architect's aesthetic sense emphasizes simplicity.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の美意識が高いto have a refined aesthetic sense
She has a highly refined aesthetic sense when it comes to coordinating clothes.
- 美意識を持つto have an aesthetic sense
Designers are expected to have their own distinct aesthetic sense.
- 美意識に欠けるto lack an aesthetic sense
The design of this building was criticized for lacking any aesthetic sense.
- 美意識が高い〈人〉a person with a strong sense of aesthetics
People with a strong aesthetic sense are particular about how they decorate their rooms too.