Describes a person, object, or atmosphere that has cultivated, graceful beauty. Often used in literary or aesthetic contexts.
elegant arts; refined pursuits
Refers to traditional cultural activities such as poetry, tea ceremony, or calligraphy that embody elegance and refinement.
He is well-versed in the elegant arts.
Her demeanor has an elegant charm.
This garden is filled with a refined atmosphere.
Standard kanji spelling for elegance and refined arts.
From Chinese 風雅 (fēngyǎ), originally referring to the 'Airs' and 'Elegantiae' sections of the Classic of Poetry, later extended to mean literary elegance and refined taste.