N2
ふぜい (fuzei)
風情
taste, elegance, charm, atmosphere, ambience
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the aesthetic quality, charm, or atmosphere that evokes a sense of beauty, tranquility, or nostalgia, often related to traditional Japanese aesthetics. (美しさ、静けさ、郷愁などを感じさせる趣や雰囲気、趣向のこと。日本の伝統的な美意識に関連して使われることが多い。)
📝 Example Sentences
雪が降る中で露天風呂に入るのは、また格別の風情がある。
Taking an open-air bath while it's snowing has a truly special charm.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "風情"!
古い町並みには、昔ながらの_______が残っている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 古い町並みが持つ「趣や雰囲気」を「風情」と表現します。
English: "Fuzei" expresses the "charm or atmosphere" that old townscapes possess.
English: "Fuzei" expresses the "charm or atmosphere" that old townscapes possess.
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