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“charm” in Japanese

Japanese

Also風情 (fuzei)

Pronunciation

Romajiomomuki

Example

この庭には趣があります。ko no niwa ni wa omomuki ga a ri ma su

This garden has charm.

Illustration for 趣 (charm)

How to say “charm” in Japanese

“Charm” in Japanese is 趣 (omomuki).

Describes the distinctive quality of a place, object, or experience that creates a pleasing mood and lasting appeal.

Full entry for 趣: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 趣

古い茶室には、現代の部屋にはない趣があります。furu i cha shitsu ni wa gen dai no heya ni wa na i omomuki ga a ri ma su

The old tearoom has a charm that modern rooms lack.

Tips for using 趣

  • The phrase 趣のある (omomuki no aru, "having charm or character") commonly describes an old street, inn, or garden whose appeal comes from its distinctive mood rather than decoration.

Other Japanese words for “charm”

古い町並みに風情があります。furu i machi na mi ni fu zei ga a ri ma su

The old townscape has charm.

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