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Meaning of 趣(おもむき) in Japanese

趣, 趣き
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
おもむき
Romaji
omomuki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    meaning; tenor; gist
    Example sentence
    趣を説明することはできない。 There is no accounting for tastes.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    effect; influence
    Example sentence
    機知は会話に趣を添える。 Wit gives zest to conversation.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    appearance; aspect
    Example sentence
    それは、いくぶんナンセンスな趣きの楽しさがあった。 It was a delightful bit of nonsense.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    taste
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    grace; charm; refinement

Examples of 趣, 趣き, おもむき in a sentence

Kanji in this word

趣 JLPT 1

15 strokes

gist, proceed to, tend, become

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: おもむき, おもむ.く

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