閑かん寂じゃく枯こ淡たん

noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

quiet simplicity and subdued refinement (aesthetic)

A Japanese aesthetic concept emphasizing serene, understated beauty, often associated with wabi-sabi. Used as a noun or adjectivally (na/no).

See also: 侘び寂び

• この茶ちゃ室しつには閑かん寂じゃく枯こ淡たんの趣おもむきがある。

  This tea room has an atmosphere of quiet simplicity and subdued refinement.

• 彼かれの作さく品ひんは閑かん寂じゃく枯こ淡たんな美うつくしさで知しられている。

  His works are known for their beauty of quiet simplicity and subdued refinement.