Japanese Conversation · Level 15
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Japanese word
ニュアンス
Pronunciation
Romajinyuansu
Meaning
- nounnuance
Example
その表現には少し皮肉なニュアンスがあります。so no hyō gen ni wa suko shi hi niku na nyu a n su ga a ri ma su
That expression carries a slightly sarcastic nuance.
More examples
翻訳では、原文のニュアンスまで正確に伝えることが大切です。hon yaku de wa gen bun no nyu a n su ma de sei kaku ni tsuta e ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
In translation, it is important to convey even the nuance of the original text accurately.
Core concept
It refers to the small difference in meaning or feeling that gives an expression its particular tone.
Common phrases
ニュアンスの違いnyu a n su no chiga i
difference in nuance
微妙なニュアンスbi myō na nyu a n su
subtle nuance
ニュアンスを伝えるnyu a n su o tsuta e ru
convey the nuance
Similar words
意味合いimiai: A particular meaning or implication that an expression has in context.
含みfukumi: A suggested meaning that is not stated directly.
語感gokan: The feeling or impression associated with the sound of a word.
趣omomuki: The distinctive character or tone conveyed by an expression.
Definition in Japanese
言葉や表現に含まれる、意味や感じのわずかな違い。koto ba ya hyō gen ni fuku ma re ru i mi ya kan ji no wa zu ka na chiga i
Word origin
The loanword ニュアンス (nyuansu, "nuance") comes from French nuance and retains the idea of a fine variation in meaning, feeling, or appearance.
Usage tips
- Native speakers often use nuance to discuss why two nearly identical statements produce different impressions, even when their basic information is the same.
Other meanings
- connotationnoun