Japanese Conversation · Level 114
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Japanese word
趣
Pronunciation
Romajiomomuki
Meaning
- nouncharm
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes the distinctive quality of a place, object, or experience that creates a pleasing mood and lasting appeal.
Common phrases
趣があるomomuki ga a ru
have charm
趣のある庭omomuki no a ru niwa
a charming garden
趣を添えるomomuki o so e ru
add charm
Similar words
風情fuzei: A pleasing and often nostalgic quality found in a place or scene.
魅力miryoku: A quality that attracts people and makes a person, place, object, or experience appealing.
味わいajiwai: A distinctive quality that gives a place, object, or experience depth and appeal.
Definition in Japanese
物事や場所などが備える、心を引きつける独特の味わいや雰囲気。mono goto ya ba sho na do ga sona e ru kokoro o hi ki tsu ke ru doku toku no aji wa i ya fun i ki
Word origin
The native verb 趣く (omomuku, "to proceed toward") gives rise to 趣 (omomuki, "charm, character, atmosphere"); the noun expresses the distinctive quality that comes through in a place or thing.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- characternoun
- atmospherenoun
Opposites
- 無粋busuitastelessnessnoun
- 野暮yabolack of refinementnoun